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
University of Virginia
John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation, Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Stakeholder Analysis
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Strategic Partnership, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Value Engineering, Customer Retention, Product Development, Customer Demand Planning, Supplier Management
Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Market Trend
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, People Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Plan Execution, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Return On Investment, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Leadership Development, Talent Recruitment, Business Writing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business
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University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Business Research, Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Innovation
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Analytical Skills, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Mitigation
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Productivity, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Analysis
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Employee Coaching, People Development
John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Public Administration, Risk Mitigation, Leadership Development
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Influencing, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Strategic Planning, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Risk Management
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Marketing Planning, Timelines, Marketing Operations, Plan Execution, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Strategies, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, AI Enablement, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI
Best Strategic Planning courses from University of Virginia
Top-rated Strategic Planning courses offered by University of Virginia on Coursera.
- Strategic Planning and ExecutionUniversity of VirginiaMixedUniversity of Virginia
- Business StrategyUniversity of VirginiaBeginner3 - 6 MonthsUniversity of Virginia
Best Strategic Planning certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Strategic Planning from top universities and companies.
- Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit OrganizationsJohn Wiley & SonsBeginner1 - 3 MonthsSpecialization
- Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-MakingDartmouth CollegeBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Professional Skills: Strategic ThinkingArizona State UniversityBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best Strategic Planning courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Strategic Planning courses with no prerequisites.
- Strategy – The Three Rules for Long-Term SuccessUniversity of Maryland, College ParkBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Professional Skills: Strategic PlanningArizona State UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Essentials of Management and Strategic PlanningUniversity of California, IrvineBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
