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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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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of strategic business analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, R (Software), Information Technology, Presentations, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, People Analytics, Communication, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Business, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Strategic Cyber Effects Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Strategic Thinking, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Plan Execution, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Management, Resilience, Campaign Planning, Coordination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Engineering Management, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Product Development, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media Planning, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy

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

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Hospitality Management, Planning, Budget Management, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Coordination, Plan Execution

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Risk Strategy and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Contingency Planning, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Reporting, Performance Reporting, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Documentation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Strategic Human Capital Management in Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Talent Management, HR Tech, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources, Staff Management, Banking, Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Banking Services, Human Capital, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Target Audience, Oral Expression, Leadership Studies, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Strategic Edge Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Planning and Investment Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Portfolio Risk, Tax Management, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Management, General Finance, Income Tax, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tax Planning & Analysis

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    EDUCBA

    Retirement Planning and Savings Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Planning, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Goal Setting, Compensation and Benefits, Asset Management, Benefits Administration, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Long Term Care, Investments, Deposit Accounts, Estimation, Material Requirements Planning, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety and Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Strategic Cyber Effects Management: STARWEAVER
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Events Management: Coursera
  • Risk Strategy and Planning: LearnKartS
  • Strategic Human Capital Management in Banking: Sage Publications
  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Strategic Edge Security Management: LearnQuest
  • Financial Planning and Investment Strategies: EDUCBA

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