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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


  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (171) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Economic Development, Organizational Strategy, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact

    4.8 stars, 226 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (226) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

    4.6 stars, 205 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Planning, Project Management, Proposal Development, Scope Management, Community Development, Analysis, Social Impact, Procurement

    4.9 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Risk Management and Financial Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.7 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Curriculum Planning, AI Integrations, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

    4.7 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (95) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Performing Arts, Intellectual Property, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management

    4.5 stars, 147 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Market, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Analysis, Statistics

    4.5 stars, 291 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (291) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Testing Training

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Test Data, Test Case, AI literacy, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation

    4.2 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Functional Testing

    3.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Model Evaluation, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Data Security, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030: Università Bocconi
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University
  • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
  • Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix: Coursera
  • Generative AI in Software Testing Training: Simplilearn
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech

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