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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Vendor Relationship Management, Financial Statements, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Hotel Operations, Finance, Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Culture Transformation, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Process Analysis, Business Strategies, Project Management, Communication Planning, Training and Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Management, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Business Operations, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Supplier Management, Business, Business Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Development, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Logistics, Environment and Resource Management, Design Research, Process Improvement
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Community Development, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Franchising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months