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.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Storytelling, Project Planning, Instrumental Music, Production Planning, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Brand Marketing, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies, Market Dynamics, Digital Media Strategy, Shared Media, Earned Media, Customer Engagement
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Outbound Calls, English Language
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Review, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Business Transformation, Employee Retention, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Generative AI, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Investments, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Securities (Finance), Risk Appetite, Finance, Equities
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Drive Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Project Management, Discussion Facilitation, Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Prioritization, Product Requirements, Strategic Prioritization, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Accountability, Curiosity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Motivation, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Employee Onboarding, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Project Documentation, Health Systems, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks