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: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Management, Business Relationship Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Service Level, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Design, Service Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Service Level Agreement, Operational Excellence, Organizational Strategy, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Process Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Market Analysis, International Finance, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Culture, Business Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Marketing Planning, Legal Risk, Cultural Diversity, Marketing Strategies, Revenue Management, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Planning, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Market Research, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, International Finance, Product Lifecycle Management, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Business Planning, Market Intelligence, Advertising, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Leadership Studies, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Consultative Selling, Lead Generation, Selling Techniques, Sales Training, B2B Sales, Sales Management, Agentic Workflows, Closing (Sales), Sales, Sales Operations, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Sales Pipelines, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Campaign Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Studies, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Building, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Change Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Sales Training, Inside Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Purchasing, Compensation Management, Goal Setting, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Professional Networking, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Resource Utilization, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Professional Development, Business Solutions, Project Management, Solution Delivery, Business Communication, Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Business Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Report Writing, Business Research, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months