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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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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Performing Arts, Business, Social Media

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Technical Communication: Storytelling That Drives Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Visual Design, Information Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Professional Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Product Strategy, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Design Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Data Validation

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    Pearson

    Analyzing the Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Target Market, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Market Research, Culture, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Market Intelligence, Social Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Product Planning, Purchasing, English Language, Business Writing, Business Communication, Ideation, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Business Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analysis, Risk Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Problem Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introductory C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, File I/O, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, C and C++, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Software Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Interviewing Skills for Jobs Ace the Job Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Public Speaking, Business Research, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Presentations, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Sales and Distribution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Operations Management, Supply Management, Logistics Management, Consumer Behaviour, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Retail Sales, Conflict Management, Salesforce, Retail Store Operations, Cross-Channel Marketing, Team Leadership, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Harvard Business School Online

    Introduction to Dynamic Teaming

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Safety Culture, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, People Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Align Brand Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Product Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Campaign Planning, Target Audience, Auditing, Audit Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Music Business: Berklee
  • Technical Communication: Storytelling That Drives Decisions: STARWEAVER
  • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP
  • Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Analyzing the Business Environment: Pearson
  • Business English: Arizona State University
  • Business Analysis Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
  • Interviewing Skills for Jobs Ace the Job Interview: Packt
  • Sales and Distribution Management: Sage Publications

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