• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Strategic Planning

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.


More to explore:

Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Plan Projects Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Coordination, Accountability, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Reporting and Closing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Solution Delivery, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Team Leadership, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Negociación exitosa: Estrategias y habilidades esenciales (en español)

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Planning, Influencing, Decision Making, Business Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Manage Suppliers: From List to Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Compliance Management, Data Integrity, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Case Law, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Packaging and Labeling, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Creativity, Legal Risk, Strategic Planning, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Process Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Process Design, Business Requirements, Systems Design, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Test Planning, Information Technology, Business Process Modeling, Database Management, Agile Methodology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Analyze Marketing: Define and Apply Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Target Audience, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Asana Foundations: Navigate, Plan & Track

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Workflow Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Coordinating, Dashboard, Project Coordination, Project Performance, Calendar Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Time Management, Issue Tracking, Project Management Software, Accountability, Scheduling, Organizational Skills, Work Breakdown Structure, Goal Setting, Teamwork

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Forecast & Evaluate Market Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Market Trend, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Prioritization, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Performance Analysis, Business Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…404142…432

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

  • Plan Projects Basics: Coursera
  • Project Management: Reporting and Closing Projects: Logical Operations
  • Negociación exitosa: Estrategias y habilidades esenciales (en español): University of Michigan
  • Manage Suppliers: From List to Onboarding: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Intellectual Property Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Analyze Marketing: Define and Apply Strategy: Coursera
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University

Skills you can learn in Business Strategy

Modeling (25)
Market (economics) (21)
Plan (19)
Planning (16)
Strategic Management (16)
Business Model (13)
Operations Management (13)
Analytics (12)
Evaluation (12)
Project Management (11)
Supply Chain (10)
Decision-making (9)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok