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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Data Literacy, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

    ★ 4.6 (5.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Foundations for Strategy and Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Research Reports, Business Analysis, Research Methodologies, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Growth Strategies, Project Design, Return On Investment, Interviewing Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management: The Basics for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development

    ★ 4.8 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI-Powered K-12 Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Classroom Management, Responsible AI, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Lesson Planning, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technical Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Metric, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Performance Management, Collaboration

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Case Studies, Global Marketing, Brand Strategy, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Communication Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), New Business Development, E-Commerce, Market Trend, Product Development

    ★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling: Coursera
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Event Marketing & Management Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Market Research Foundations for Strategy and Growth: Coursera
  • Project Management: The Basics for Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AI-Powered K-12 Teaching and Learning: Arizona State University
  • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

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