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Planning Courses

Planning courses can help you learn project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and strategic goal setting. You can build skills in creating timelines, managing budgets, and assessing project feasibility. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and project management software, which help you visualize progress and streamline workflows. You'll also explore methods for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the planning process.

Popular Planning Courses and Certifications


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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspired Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Oracle Cloud Applications, Forecasting, Accounting and Finance Software, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Data Management, Business Planning, Workflow Management, Strategic Planning, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Social Impact, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Control, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Program Implementation, Project Management, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Capacity Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls

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

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    Coursera

    Investment Risk Management

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

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Sage Publications

    Family Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Conflict Management, Workforce Planning, Business Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Relationship Management, Family Law, Business Strategy, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Structure, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Engineering Management, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, People Management, Business Planning, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, New Product Development, New Business Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Systems Development, Timelines, Requirements Management, Cost Estimation, Business Planning, Systems Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Quality Management, IT Management, Information Systems, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Estimation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Foundations of Healthcare Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Project Documentation, Health Systems, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM: Coursera
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Investment Risk Management: Coursera
  • Family Business Management: Sage Publications
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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