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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Google Ads, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, A/B Testing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Go To Market Strategy, Meta Ads Manager, Search Engine Marketing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Paid media, Performance marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Test Data, Test Case, Root Cause Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Execution Engine, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Software Testing, Dashboard, Scenario Testing, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Healthcare Project Management, Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Wireframing, Human Centered Design, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scalability, Software Development Methodologies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Care
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Budget Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Planning, Human Resources Software, Talent Management, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Management, Recruitment Strategies, People Analytics, Talent Sourcing, Employee Training, Employee Retention, People Development, Employee Engagement, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Technical Documentation, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Product Lining, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Business Valuation, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Performance Measurement, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Sales Process, Business Risk Management, Consultative Approaches, Relationship Building, Solution Selling, Upselling, Customer Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Communication, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Auditing, Internal Controls, Auditors Report, Report Writing, Internal Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Financial Controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Presentations, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Benchmarking, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks