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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Standards, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Analytics, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Lakes, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Test Planning

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 248 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (248) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Basic Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Emergency Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Assessment

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Market Opportunities, Customer experience improvement, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Design Thinking, Contingency Planning

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    FAIR Institute

    Foundations of Cyber Risk Management and FAIRâ„¢

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurship, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Product Development, User Research, New Business Development, Process Validation, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Finance

    4.7 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (281) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Unilever

    Campaign Performance Reporting, Visualization, & Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Performance Reporting, Return On Investment, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Marketing Channel, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Growth Strategies, Data Access, Data Quality

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Sociology, Market Dynamics

    4.3 stars, 72 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    HR Foundations: Core Concepts, Practices, and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Talent Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Management Training And Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change, Staff Management, Employee Engagement

    3.7 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Applied Behavior Analysis, Health Policy, Community Health, Culture, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory, Human Learning

    4.7 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
  • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
  • Foundations of Cyber Risk Management and FAIRâ„¢: FAIR Institute
  • Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Campaign Performance Reporting, Visualization, & Improvement: Unilever
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree: University of Minnesota

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