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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Paid media, Owned Media, Business Strategy, Shared Media, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Marketing, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Reinforcement Learning, Data Security, Network Analysis, Security Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Agile Methodology, Business Planning, Project Planning, Product Planning, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Process Flow Diagrams
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Workflow Management, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Product Lining, Market Share, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours