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Strategic Planning Courses

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.

Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Workforce Planning Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Dashboard, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Metrics, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Performance Metric, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Analytics, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership in Action and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Team Building, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Influencing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Communication Planning and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies, Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Media Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Media and Communications, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, Program Evaluation, Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Community Development, Systems Development, Analysis, Influencing, Systems Design, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Accountability Frameworks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Influencing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Decision Making, Creativity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Strategic Leadership & Vision for Women

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Marketing Operations, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Business Plans For Dummies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Strategic Workforce Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Dashboard, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Workforce Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Gap Analysis, Plan Execution, Demand Planning, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Business Communication, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Foundations of Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Resource Planning, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • Workforce Planning Strategy: Microsoft
  • Leadership in Action and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Communication Planning and Strategy: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Management: Pearson
  • Corporate Strategy: University of London
  • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
  • Strategic Leadership & Vision for Women: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Planning: Pearson
  • Business Plans For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Microsoft

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