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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Change Control, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scope Management, Change Management, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Communication
★ 4.7 (9.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HEC Paris
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Project Implementation, Self-Awareness, Ideation, Empowerment, Personal Development, Planning, Sustainable Business, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Business Modeling, Communication
★ 4.7 (636) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Higher Education, Personal Development, Mentorship, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Planning, Prioritization, Resourcefulness, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Organizational Change, Plan Execution, Project Implementation, Scope Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management, Project Scoping, Quality Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Business, Team Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax Management, Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accounting, Tax Laws, Corporate Strategy, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication Planning, Accountability Frameworks, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Risk Control, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Test Tools, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies
★ 4.7 (629) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Tactfulness, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Business Correspondence, Campaign Planning
★ 4.6 (769) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership
★ 4.6 (580) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Production Planning, Management Accounting, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Production Process, Production Management, Financial Statements, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Gross Profit, Corporate Finance, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Procurement, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Data Centers, Business Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Policy Development, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Model Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Network Performance Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Containerization, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Network Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Development, Gap Analysis, Decision Making, Sales, Account Strategy, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Goal Setting, Sales Support, Prioritization, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks