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.
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Decisiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cognitive flexibility, Data Literacy, Decision Tree Learning, Systems Of Measurement, Leadership, Data Analysis, Thought Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Data Presentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Campaign Planning, Target Audience, Trend Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Marketing Effectiveness, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Operations, Content Performance Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Digital Analysis, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Performance Management, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Performance marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Advertising, Social Media, Media Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Social Media Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI powered creativity, Vibe coding, Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Personalization, Multimodal Prompts, Productivity Software, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Responsible AI, Business Communication, Productivity, Project Planning, Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Project Closure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Project Coordination, Digital pedagogy, Learning Theory, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Instructional Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Retail Sales, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Cross-Channel Marketing, Market Dynamics, Sales Strategy, E-Commerce, Coordinating, Market Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Supplier Performance Management, Customer Analysis, Vendor Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Performance Management, Systems Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Marketing, Business Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Strategic Thinking, Product Development, Product Lining, Branding, New Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Milestones (Project Management), Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Project Management, Product Marketing, Project Performance, Presentations, Team Leadership, Project Management Software, Campaign Planning, Data Visualization, Data Sharing, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Marketing, Demand Planning, Campaign Planning, Performance marketing, Budget Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Trend Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Budgeting, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Performance Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Securities Trading, Finance, Financial Management, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, General Finance, Risk Mitigation, Financial Planning, Equities, Cash Management, Investments, Financial Market, Investment Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense, Wealth Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks