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Planning Courses

Planning courses can help you learn project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and strategic goal setting. You can build skills in creating timelines, managing budgets, and assessing project feasibility. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and project management software, which help you visualize progress and streamline workflows. You'll also explore methods for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the planning process.

Popular Planning Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 166 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (166) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Outreach

    4.5 stars, 207 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (207) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Project Planning: Schedule, Budget, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Scheduling, Budget Management, Timelines, Project Management, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Gap Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Gantt Charts for Project Managers: Visual Planning Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Microsoft Project, Project Controls, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Coordination, Project Estimation, Scope Management, Dependency Analysis, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Team Management, Google Gemini

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Initiating and Planning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management, Planning, Work Breakdown Structure

    4.7 stars, 24K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (24K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 536 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (536) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Analytical Skills, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Planning, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles

    4.7 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Scheduling

    4.8 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Asana

    Campaign Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Milestones (Project Management), Workflow Management, Capacity Planning, Dependency Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Capacity Management, Continuous Monitoring, Project Documentation, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Agentic AI Strategy & Solution Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Enterprise Architecture, AI Orchestration, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI Agents, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Digital Transformation, Consulting, Technology Roadmaps, Data Lakes, Business Strategy, Governance, Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS: Event Planning, Marketing & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Event Planning, Promotional Strategies, Earned Media, Product Promotion, Coordinating, Paid media, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, Insurance, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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