DN
5.0Reviewed Aug 20, 2024
This is an enthusiastic learning platform, for the newcomers
It's a very good course which can help you understand the basic konwledge about business!! recommend！
Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning
This course is for aspiring and current professionals seeking to enhance their management and leadership skills, particularly those involved in business planning, organizational strategy, and driving growth strategies. It benefits individuals looking to understand the fundamentals of running a business and implementing effective strategic planning. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the core principles of management and leadership. - Develop and implement effective strategic planning for business growth. - Drive accountability and create actionable plans within an organization. - Analyze and select appropriate business strategies to gain competitive advantage. No specific tools or software are covered, as this course focuses on foundational concepts and frameworks. To be successful in this course, no prior experience in management or strategic planning is required, making this an ideal starting point for beginners.
Status: Organizational Strategy
Status: Goal Setting
BeginnerCourse9 hours
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MC
5.0Reviewed Jul 21, 2025
This course helped me gain knowledge on business as a sophomore in highschool! Perfect for beginners!
RT
5.0Reviewed Aug 26, 2024
it was great to enroll in this subject and broaden my knowledge more sharp in the context of strategic planning.
TW
5.0Reviewed May 18, 2024
Absolute awesome course, I was actually putting what I learnt into action as I was learning!
NA
4.0Reviewed Aug 31, 2025
I find myself gets a bit underwhelmed everytime I watch the course video
MA
5.0Reviewed May 26, 2025
A GOOD IDIA WITH BASIC TO HOW YOU RUN YOUR SMALL BUSSINESS
RA
5.0Reviewed Oct 31, 2024
Amazing and perfect information delivery, great course materials and quizzes. Highly recommended to take. Thank you for this course!
A
4.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2024
Top notch material and excellent work design. This is a fantastic piece of art and I admire the dedication put in by stakeholders of this project. Thank you very much for sharing this piece with me
MW
5.0Reviewed Oct 21, 2021
It's a very good course which can help you understand the basic konwledge about business!! recommend！
MN
5.0Reviewed Nov 4, 2025
The while course is very useful and practical, I learned a lot of new things. It has a lot of videos, which I like. The readings were also very interesting.
HN
5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2025
Thank you! This is my first business course, and I appreciate how clear and realistic the lessons are. It has truly inspired me to continue learning on Coursera and expand my knowledge even further.
SK
5.0Reviewed Dec 8, 2025
Very Good Course and very helpful for my Teaching goals
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Mingchen WEI
5.0
Reviewed Oct 22, 2021REMAS FAISAL HASSAN ALDAMOK
5.0
Reviewed Nov 1, 2024Amazing and perfect information delivery, great course materials and quizzes. Highly recommended to take. Thank you for this course!
Amy Mascarenhas
5.0
Reviewed Apr 26, 2024It was an Exceptional course, I gained vast knowledge about Management, Leadership and strategic management agendas.
Ramesh Tamang
5.0
Reviewed Aug 27, 2024it was great to enroll in this subject and broaden my knowledge more sharp in the context of strategic planning.
Абзалбек Гулнара Аманжолкызы
5.0
Reviewed Nov 8, 2022Thank you! I want to express my gratitude to the teachers who made such a useful and necessary course!
Ali Solati
5.0
Reviewed Mar 22, 2023Amazing course for beginners. though the audio quality could use some work. overall, a great course
Arneshia Young
5.0
Reviewed Dec 17, 2023This course was very detailed and I learned some really good things
SHULAMMITE IFEDAYO ONI
5.0
Reviewed Jan 27, 2024It's aspiring and add more to my previous knowledge
Despina Greger
3.0
Reviewed Mar 30, 2023pretty basic stuff
REEM ABDULRAHMAN EID ALMUTAIRI REEM ABDULRAHMAN EID ALMUTAIRI
5.0
Reviewed Oct 14, 2024مهارات التخطيط تعتبر من العوامل الأساسية لنجاح أي مدير. إذا كان لديك مهارات تخطيط قوية، يمكنك تنظيم المهام وتحديد الأهداف بوضوح، مما يساعد في تحقيق النتائج المرجوة. إليك بعض النقاط حول كيف يمكن أن تساعدك أو تؤذيك مهارات التخطيط كمدير: 1. تحديد الأهداف: التخطيط الجيد يساعدك على وضع أهداف واضحة وقابلة للقياس، مما يسهل عليك وعلى فريقك معرفة ما يجب تحقيقه. 2. إدارة الوقت: من خلال التخطيط، يمكنك توزيع المهام بشكل فعال، مما يساعد على تحسين استخدام الوقت وتقليل الفوضى. 3. التنبؤ بالمشكلات: التخطيط الجيد يمكن أن يساعدك في توقع المشكلات المحتملة قبل حدوثها، مما يتيح لك اتخاذ تدابير احترازية. 4. التنسيق والتعاون: مهارات التخطيط تعزز من القدرة على تنسيق الجهود بين أعضاء الفريق، مما يسهل التعاون ويزيد من الكفاءة. 5. تقييم الأداء: من خلال وضع خطط واضحة، يمكنك تقييم أداء الفريق بسهولة أكبر وتحديد المجالات التي تحتاج إلى تحسين. لكن إذا كانت مهارات التخطيط لديك ضعيفة، فقد تواجه بعض التحديات: 1. عدم وضوح الأهداف: قد يؤدي التخطيط السيء إلى عدم وضوح الأهداف، مما يسبب ارتباكًا بين أعضاء الفريق. 2. إدارة الوقت غير الفعالة: عدم القدرة على تنظيم المهام قد يؤدي إلى ضياع الوقت وزيادة الضغط على الفريق. 3. فشل في التكيف: قد تواجه صعوبة في التكيف مع التغيرات المفاجئة إذا لم تكن لديك خطة مرنة. 4. تأثير سلبي على الروح المعنوية: إذا كانت هناك فوضى وعدم تنظيم، قد يشعر الفريق بالإحباط وقد يتأثر أداؤه. بشكل عام، مهارات التخطيط الجيدة تعزز من فرص النجاح كمدير، بينما ضعف هذه المهارات قد يؤدي إلى مشكلات تؤثر سلبًا على الأداء.
Naresh Guruju
5.0
Reviewed Aug 27, 2024The 'Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning' course offered a deep dive into the fundamental elements of leadership and effective management. The content was thoughtfully structured, and the strategic planning sessions stood out, offering clear guidance on aligning organizational goals with practical strategies. The use of real-world examples and case studies brought the concepts to life, making them easier to understand and apply. All in all, it's a course I highly recommend for anyone eager to enhance their management and leadership abilities
Rod Bernil
5.0
Reviewed Nov 7, 2024Excellent course. Instructor was thorough, shared her extensive business experiences, and emotive during her lectures. In the course syllabus, when Ms. Noel states "Required reading," she means there is required reading! Awesome job, Instructor Noel! :o) Ps. I appreciate the University of California's continuing education system. So many courses from so many excellent universities in California. I appreciate the opportunity. I currently reside in Tennessee. Sincerely, A grateful learner.
Hai Nguyen
5.0
Reviewed Mar 9, 2025Thank you! This is my first business course, and I appreciate how clear and realistic the lessons are. It has truly inspired me to continue learning on Coursera and expand my knowledge even further.
Kamaldeep Singh
5.0
Reviewed Sep 1, 2024The course was very informative and will add skills to your profile; the way of learning from this is very different because we can learn at our own pace and upgrade our skills.
Maja Nycz
5.0
Reviewed Nov 5, 2025The while course is very useful and practical, I learned a lot of new things. It has a lot of videos, which I like. The readings were also very interesting.
MOUSTAPHA SANE
5.0
Reviewed May 15, 2023C'était exceptionnel comme expérience. Vraiment merci à ceux qui ont développé ce programme.
Yes I did it!
Melinda Chhay
5.0
Reviewed Jul 21, 2025This course helped me gain knowledge on business as a sophomore in highschool! Perfect for beginners!
Terrell L. Williams
5.0
Reviewed May 19, 2024Absolute awesome course, I was actually putting what I learnt into action as I was learning!
Javier Martínez Trincado
5.0
Reviewed Jun 9, 2025Me ha encantado el formato de aprendizaje que se utiliza en esta plataforma
Dahanagge Supun Salinda Nandasiri
5.0
Reviewed Aug 20, 2024This is an enthusiastic learning platform, for the newcomers