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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


  • S

    Sage Publications

    Music Management, Marketing and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Music, Marketing Materials, Event Management, Marketing Planning, Branding, Event Marketing, Social Media Management, Brand Management, Promotional Strategies, Fiscal Management, Marketing Budgets, Business Marketing, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Music History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Risk Management

    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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Probability & Statistics, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Fiscal Management, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Strategy and Messaging

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Communication, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Promotional Strategies, Brand Management, Branding, Product Knowledge, Copywriting, Content Performance Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Target Audience, Persona Development, Target Market, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Analysis, Record Keeping

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    SkillUp

    Certified Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management

    ★ 4.6 (933) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Record Keeping, Strategic Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Turning Ideas into Sustainable Results

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Plan Execution, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Change, Performance Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Follow Through, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program Implementation, Performance Measurement, Strategic Prioritization, Matrix Management, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Program Evaluation, Performance Metric, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Writing, Language Learning, Grammar

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Develop Creativity: Proven Methods for Innovative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Independent Thinking, Thought Leadership, AI powered creativity, Collaboration, Creative Design, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    The Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Trustworthiness, Growth Mindedness, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Initiative and Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rethink How You Decide with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Music Management, Marketing and PR: Sage Publications
  • Risk Management: Pearson
  • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
  • Brand Strategy and Messaging: Coursera
  • Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions: University of Michigan
  • Certified Project Manager: SkillUp
  • Systems Thinking for AI & Automation: University of Michigan
  • Turning Ideas into Sustainable Results: Microsoft
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Develop Creativity: Proven Methods for Innovative Thinking: Chris Croft Training

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