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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, People Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Resource Utilization, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Process Design, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Resource Planning, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Program Standards, Agile Project Management, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Public Administration, Risk Mitigation, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Proposal Development, Go To Market Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Generative AI Agents, Program Management, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Calendar Management, Production Planning, Scheduling, Production Process, Digital Publishing, Content Management, Production Schedule, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Production Management, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Utilization, Project Performance, Scheduling, Calendar Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Management Reporting, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Workflow Management, Work Breakdown Structure
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Estimation, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Resource Planning, Quality Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Risking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks