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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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    LearnKartS

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Content Creation, Facebook, Target Market, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Social Media Content, Bidding, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Scheduling, Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technology Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Ideation, Engineering Management, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Building, Team Motivation, People Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Motivational Skills, Succession Planning, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Influencing, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Asana

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Accountability, Project Coordination, Project Management, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Productivity, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Notion for Beginners: Create a Project Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Databases, Relational Databases, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Leveraging Technology to Achieve Results

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Procurement, Purchasing, Robotic Process Automation, Business Technologies, Supply Chain Systems, Business Process Automation, Technology Solutions, Accounts Payable, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Automation, AI Integrations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Data Analysis with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Dashboard, Variance Analysis, Resource Utilization, Financial Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Performance Reporting, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Cost Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Taxes, Credit, and Loans

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Consumer Lending, Tax Preparation, Payroll Tax, Tax, Tax Compliance, Payment Systems, Deposit Accounts, Loans, Tax Returns, Banking, Credit Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Mortgage Loans, Real Estate, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Project Risk Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Process Improvement, Customer Analysis, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, User Feedback, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Performance Measurement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    HR Management and Workforce Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Performance Management, Recruitment, Training and Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Talent Acquisition, Analytics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Social Media Marketing: LearnKartS
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
  • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Getting Started with Asana: Coursera
  • Notion for Beginners: Create a Project Plan: Coursera
  • Leveraging Technology to Achieve Results: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Financial Data Analysis with Excel: Coursera
  • Taxes, Credit, and Loans: John Wiley & Sons

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