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.

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Scripting, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Accounting Software, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Operational Analysis, Financial Planning, Month End Closing, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Scientific Methods, Sustainable Technologies, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Cooperation, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Target Market, Operating Cost, Strategic Marketing, Business Metrics, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Sustainable Engineering, Social Impact, Environment, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Private Equity, Project Management, Capital Markets, Innovation, Loans, Financial Market, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Research, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps, Stakeholder Analysis, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks