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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Leadership and Management, Sustainability Standards, Smart Goals, Team Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal-Oriented, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Communication Planning, Power BI, Decision Making, Microsoft Copilot, Communication Strategies, Decision Tree Learning, Communication
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI literacy, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security
★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Expectation Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Control, User Requirements Documents, Planning, Change Requests, Analysis, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Loans
★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Program Management, Bidding, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Leadership, Communication Planning, Project Estimation, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Contract Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Procurement, Project Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI Agents, Risk Control, Business Transformation, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Business Management, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Management, Change Control, Project Documentation, Plan Execution, Process Management, Requirements Management, Change Requests, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Business, LESS, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Coaching, Team Management, Team Oriented, Team Building, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing
★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Review, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Business Transformation, Employee Retention, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Generative AI, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices
★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism
★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Productivity Software, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management
★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks