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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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    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    FAIR Institute

    Executive Communication and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Operational Performance Management, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Production, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Content, Live Streaming, Storytelling, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Zurich

    Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Investments, Blockchain, Business Ethics, Behavioral Economics, Derivatives, Decision Making, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, AI Enablement, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Program Development, Development Environment, LLM Application, Maintainability, Project Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Finance, Securities (Finance), Financial Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Google Project Management (DE)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Backlogs, Team Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Scope Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Care, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Executive Communication and Governance: FAIR Institute
  • Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: University at Buffalo
  • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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