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.

Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Target Audience, Brand Management, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Marketing, Market Research, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Expectation Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, New Product Development, Business Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Product Development, Project Portfolio Management, New Business Development, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Agile Methodology, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Implementation, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Backlogs, Change Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Drive Engagement, Value Propositions, Team Leadership, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Communication Planning, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Open Mindset, Professional Development, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Persona Development, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Registration, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Policy Development, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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