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Strategic Planning Courses

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.

Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    H

    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Employee Relations, Performance Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    People Analytics with AI: Data-Driven HR Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Risk Mitigation, Workforce Planning, HR Tech, Consulting, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Management Reporting, Communication, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Talent Management, Strategic Thinking, Employee Engagement, Information Technology, Project Management, Empathy, Statistical Methods

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Investment Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Investments, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Risk Appetite, Finance, Equities, Investment Banking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Brand Positioning and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Target Audience, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Target Market, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Strategic Communication, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Gap Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Event Marketing & Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Brand Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Driving engagement, Marketing Operations, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Media Strategy, Branding, Stakeholder Management, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Plan Execution, Brand Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Modern Recruiting: Channels, Outreach, Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Capacity Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Sourcing, Workforce Planning, Experience Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Campaign Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design HR Systems for Startup Success

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Business Planning, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Succession Planning, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), People Development, Staff Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Job Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Measurement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Business Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
  • People Analytics with AI: Data-Driven HR Strategies: Coursera
  • Investment Management: University of Geneva
  • Brand Positioning and Strategy: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Event Marketing & Management Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Modern Recruiting: Channels, Outreach, Nurture: PracticalGrowth
  • Design HR Systems for Startup Success: EDUCBA
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University

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