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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Issue Identification & Environmental Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Monitoring, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership Development, Public Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategy and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Productivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Project Implementation, Business Priorities, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Program Management: Framework, Strategy, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Program Development, Portfolio Management, Change Management, Project Closure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Estimation, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Making Evidence-Based Strategic Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Quality, No-Code Development, Big Data, Strategic Leadership, Advanced Analytics, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Employee Engagement, Strategic Communication, Deep Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Public Relations Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, AI Enablement, Teamwork

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Accountability, Nursing Practices, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Accountability Frameworks, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Patient Safety

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Communication Planning, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Internal Communications, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Plan Execution, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Metric, Dashboard, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Team Building, Teamwork

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Management, Scheduling, Budget Management, Timelines, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Program Evaluation, Verbal Strategic Communication, Contingency Planning, Performance Analysis, Gap Analysis, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Communication Planning, Excel Formulas, Performance Metric, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Meeting Facilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Informatics, Health Care Administration, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategic Issue Identification & Environmental Assessment: John Wiley & Sons
  • Strategy and Implementation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Program Management: Framework, Strategy, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Supply Chain Planning: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Making Evidence-Based Strategic Decisions: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
  • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
  • Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making: Coursera
  • Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework: Packt
  • Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver: Coursera

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