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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Smart Goals, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Planning, Leadership, Time Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Estimation, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Timelines, Project Design, Crisis Management, Earned Value Management, Project Documentation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Priorities, Business Management, Performance Measurement, People Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Professional Networking, Leadership, Goal Setting, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Management Training And Development, Employee Training, Training and Development, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Review, Accountability, Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Planning, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Integration, Business Technologies, Analytics, Leadership, Innovation, Machine Learning, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks