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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

    Facebook Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Writing, Social Media Analytics, Canva (Software), Facebook, Content Creation, Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Videography, Persona Development, Photography, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Content Strategy, ChatGPT

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Commercialization, Business Strategies, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Team Management, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Performance Metric, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Leadership and Talent Development in Football

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Smart Goals, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Talent Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Professional Sales Mastery

    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

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    AI Foundations for Executive Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Organizational Leadership, Plan Execution, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Organizational Strategy, Team Leadership, Artificial Neural Networks, Business Strategy, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Governance, Risk Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Model Evaluation, Auditing, Risk Management Framework

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Studies, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Change Management

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Overcoming Objections, Visionary, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Facebook Content Creator Pro: Coursera
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
  • Leadership and Talent Development in Football: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Professional Sales Mastery: Coursera
  • AI Foundations for Executive Decision-Making: Coursera
  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University
  • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan

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