Strategic planning courses can help you learn goal setting, resource allocation, risk assessment, and performance measurement. You can build skills in SWOT analysis, scenario planning, and aligning organizational objectives with actionable strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, balanced scorecards, and project management software, which aid in visualizing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring that strategic initiatives are effectively implemented.
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Data Quality, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Pipelines, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Business Communication, Data Analysis
★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Proposal Development, Go To Market Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Productivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Business Priorities, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Blockchain, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, FinTech, Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Payment Systems, Innovation, Manufacturing Operations, Business, Business Planning, Digital Transformation, Business Operations, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Strategic Communication, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Stakeholder Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Contingency Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Share, Market Research, Scenario Testing, New Business Development, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Digital Transformation, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Goal Setting, Business, Business Management, Growth Strategies
★ 4.8 (23) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Business Planning, Human Capital, Human Resource Policies, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Monitoring, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Policies, Leadership Development, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Case Studies, Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, General Sales Practices, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Customer Analysis, Competitive Intelligence
★ 4.5 (537) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Workforce Planning, Program Implementation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Talent Pipelining, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, People Development, Continuous Improvement Process, People Analytics, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Science and Research, Data Collection, Investigation, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Experimentation, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Contingency Planning, Cognitive flexibility
★ 4.6 (195) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months