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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Taxes, Credit, and Loans

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Consumer Lending, Tax Preparation, Payroll Tax, Tax, Tax Compliance, Payment Systems, Deposit Accounts, Loans, Tax Returns, Banking, Credit Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Mortgage Loans, Real Estate, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection

    4.4 stars, 48 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (48) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Strategies, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Brand Strategy, Branding, Financial Planning, Service Design, Constructive Feedback

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Managing the Talent Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Leading with Foresight & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Growth Mindedness, AI Enablement, Plan Execution, AI literacy, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Customer Advocacy, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, MarTech, Digital Transformation

    4.1 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    FAIR Institute

    Executive Communication and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Asset Protection, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Management Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Problem Solving

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Crisis Management, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Analysis, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Dealing With Ambiguity, Action Oriented, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Risk Management, Equities, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Finance, Investment Banking

    4.5 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Program Finance and Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Excel Formulas, Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Communication

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Taxes, Credit, and Loans: John Wiley & Sons
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone: California Institute of the Arts
  • Managing the Talent Lifecycle: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Leading with Foresight & Impact: Microsoft
  • Introduction to AI for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Executive Communication and Governance: FAIR Institute
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future: Institute for the Future
  • An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities: Coursera

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