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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Compliance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Big Data, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Security, Governance, Human Resources, Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, User Story, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Improvement, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Contract Review, Risk Mitigation, Root Cause Analysis, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Contract Management, Quality Control, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Technology Roadmaps, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Ideation, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Sales, AI Personalization, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, AI Enablement, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prompt Engineering, Data Validation, Quality Control
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks