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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


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    Coursera

    SEO Visibility, Keyword Research, and Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Pay Per Click Advertising, Competitive Intelligence, Market Share, Auditing, Gap Analysis, Technical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Persuasive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Drive Engagement, Team Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Conceptual Design, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Strategic Partnership, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Aware Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance, General Finance, Asset Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Performance Measurement, Climate Change Adaptation, Investments, Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Sustainable Business, Equities, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to make invitations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Accident Prevention, Sports Medicine, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Injury Prevention, First Aid, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    إدارة المواهب

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Development, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Structure, Branding

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Communication Planning, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Network Troubleshooting, Information Management, Project Coordination, Document Management, Data Maintenance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Performance Management, Communication Systems, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Communication, Management Information Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Accountability, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Landscape Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Creativity, Spatial Data Analysis, Post-Production, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Critical Thinking, Editing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI in Healthcare & Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Science and Research, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, AI Integrations, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Global Procurement in a Post Covid World

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Reduction, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • SEO Visibility, Keyword Research, and Auditing: Coursera
  • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • Climate Aware Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera
  • 生命安全与救援Life Safety and Rescue: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • إدارة المواهب: University of Michigan
  • Designing Project Information Hubs for Performance: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
  • Landscape Photography: Skillshare

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