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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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    Macquarie University

    Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Systems, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Case Studies, Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, General Sales Practices, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Customer Analysis, Competitive Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Business Strategy and Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Communication Planning, Excel Formulas, Performance Metric, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Meeting Facilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic HR Management and Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Business Planning, Human Resource Policies, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Management, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Case Studies, Plan Execution, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Business Strategy: Creating Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Strategic Communication, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Stakeholder Communications, Contingency Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Share, Market Research, Scenario Testing, New Business Development, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Portfolio Management and Strategic Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Strategic Prioritization, Resource Utilization, Portfolio Risk, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Business Priorities, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Program Management, Risk Management, Performance Metric, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Prioritization, Performance Analysis, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Public Relations Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, AI Enablement, Teamwork

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Advanced Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analysis, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage: Macquarie University
  • Strategic Sales Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Foundations of Business Strategy and Research: Coursera
  • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Supply Chain Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategic HR Management and Business Strategy: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
  • Business Strategy: Creating Competitive Advantage: IBM
  • Portfolio Management and Strategic Optimization: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver

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