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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Job Evaluation, Recruitment, Data Science, Verbal Communication Skills

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Business Planning, Organizational Development, Change Management, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Cost Management, Business Metrics, Return On Investment

    ★ 4.5 (543) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Systems Development, Timelines, Requirements Management, Cost Estimation, Business Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Quality Management, IT Management, Information Systems, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Estimation, Project Documentation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Prioritization, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Strategic Prioritization, Project Implementation, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Product Roadmaps, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Project Documentation, Scrum (Software Development), Project Performance, Release Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights

    ★ 4.5 (186) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    ★ 4.8 (307) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Use The IFE-EFE Matrix for Strategic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Internal Auditing, Market Analysis, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology Architecture, Procurement, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, IT Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Information Systems, Communication Planning, Management Information Systems, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Utilization, Scheduling, Project Performance, Calendar Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Management Reporting, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Workflow Management, Work Breakdown Structure

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO: A Quick Start to Reach a Wider Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Web Content, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Case Studies, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Game Theory, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Needs Assessment, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Process Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (203) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch: PracticalGrowth
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • How to Use The IFE-EFE Matrix for Strategic Analysis: Coursera
  • Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
  • Strategic SEO: A Quick Start to Reach a Wider Audience: Skillshare

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