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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Risk Management, Project Management, Communication Planning, Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Budget Management

    ★ 4.7 (31K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Asset Protection, System Monitoring, Auditing

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Audience, Campaigns, and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, MarTech, Social Media Campaigns, Web Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, AI Personalization, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    ★ 4.6 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Branding, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Marketing, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (34K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development

    ★ 4.8 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    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

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    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

    ★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Performing Arts, Concision, Writing and Editing, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Digital Marketing: Audience, Campaigns, and Metrics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan

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