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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Peer Review, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Finance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Risk Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Security, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Case Studies, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Case Studies, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Analysis, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Analysis, Functional Requirement, AI Product Strategy, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Communication, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Media Planning, Variance Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Web Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing Budgets, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integrity, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Team Building, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks