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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytical Skills, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Analytics, Social Impact, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Dashboard, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Services, Financial Data, Investments, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, User Research, Organizational Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Planning, Return On Investment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Cost Benefit Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Performance Review, People Management, Goal Setting, Team Management, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, LLM Application, Generative AI, Recruitment, HR Tech, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Recruitment Strategies, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Google Gemini, Search Engine Marketing, Web Content, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Web Analytics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Sales Strategy, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Governance, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Risk Management, Sales Management, Product Management, Case Studies, Sales Strategy, Product Development, Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Enablement, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Investments, Loans, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks