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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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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

    4.6
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Cooking for Busy Healthy People

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Product Planning, Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Quality Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Product Development, Technical Product Management, Promotional Strategies, Performance Measurement, Responsible AI, Marketing Planning, Product Improvement, Campaign Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Policy Development, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Community Organizing, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Governance, Training Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Education and Training

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Process Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Project Documentation, Quality Improvement, Customer Insights, Quality Assessment, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning

    4.3
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Consolidation, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Lifelong Learning, Talent Management, Coaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    600 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Decisiones Financieras

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Investments, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Risk Management, Accruals, Financial Systems, Risk Modeling, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance)

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    301 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    5G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Service Oriented Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Mobile Security, Interoperability, Digital Communications, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Product Strategy, Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Share, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford Online
  • Product Launch and Post-Launch Management: Microsoft
  • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Decisiones Financieras: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford Online

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