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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Telecommunications, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Network Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Auditing, Financial Planning, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting, Investment Management, Finance, Business Strategies, Asset Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Data Storytelling, Innovation, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Employee Training, Google Workspace, Training and Development, Process Analysis, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Microservices, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Modeling, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Gap Analysis, Employee Training, Data Ethics, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, AI Personalization, Employee Surveys, Performance Review, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Survey Creation, Data Analysis, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Web Design, Content Management, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Rust (Programming Language), Content Management, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Software Installation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours