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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Business Transformation, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Sustainable Engineering, Social Impact, Environment, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Private Equity, Project Management, Capital Markets, Innovation, Loans, Sustainability Standards, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Software Testing, Risk Analysis, Code Coverage, Test Case, Unit Testing, Test Engineering, Test Planning, Integration Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Value Propositions, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing, Goal Setting, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Income Statement, Engineering Management, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, Technology Strategies, Organizational Development, Business Modeling, Cash Flows, Business Development, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Engineering
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Facebook, Customer Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Business Planning, Drive Engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Finance, Loans, Fundraising, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks