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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Influencing, Research, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Capacity Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Continuous Monitoring, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Strategic Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Coordination, Scheduling, Project Scoping, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Dependency Analysis, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Project Management, Technical Communication, Operational Efficiency, Project Planning, Prioritization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Performance Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Peer Review, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Investments, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months