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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 Colorado Boulder

    Systems Engineering and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Production Process, Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development, Value Propositions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    400 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Neighborhoods

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Digital Business

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Action Oriented, Analysis, Business Transformation, Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Business Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    196 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Operations Systems Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Analysis, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Product Management: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Testing, Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Product Development, New Product Development, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Demand Generation, Product Strategy, Market Intelligence, Marketing Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems Engineering and Program Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
  • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Business: École Polytechnique
  • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia

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