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.

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Social Media Marketing, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Asset Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Public Speaking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Compliance Training, Cloud Computing Architecture, Strategic Leadership, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Talent Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Business, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Climate Change Adaptation, Equities, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Project Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Product Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Planning, Data Collection, Product Strategy, Target Market, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Product Marketing, Market Data
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months