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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Diversity Awareness, Active Listening, Communication Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Positivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Employee Engagement

    ★ 4.5 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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, Organizational Structure, Employee Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (5.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Plan Execution

    ★ 4.8 (783) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Organisational design: Know your organisation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Organizational Structure, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Planning, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Operational Risk, Plan Execution, Internal Controls, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Business Systems, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing

    ★ 4.9 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Audience, Campaigns, and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, MarTech, Social Media Campaigns, Web Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Content Management Systems, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    ★ 4.6 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Think like a CFO

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Market, Finance, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, General Finance

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Paid media, Data Visualization, Google Ads, Marketing Budgets

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Design HR Systems for Startup Success: EDUCBA
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Organisational design: Know your organisation: Macquarie University
  • Digital Marketing: Audience, Campaigns, and Metrics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Think like a CFO: IESE Business School
  • Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement: Google
  • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

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