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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Communication, Team Management, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Mechanics, Automation, 3D Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Team Leadership, User Story
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Prototyping, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Usability
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Performance Review, Staff Management, Safety Training, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Supervision, Job Analysis, New Hire Orientations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Team Leadership, Climate Change Adaptation, Team Motivation, Strategic Leadership, Water Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Project Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Natural Resource Management, Innovation, Community Outreach, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Marketing, Budget Management, Media Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Windows PowerShell, Systems Administration, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Middleware, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Docker (Software), YAML, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months