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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Investments, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Laws, Tax, Tax Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Management, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Data Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Price Negotiation, Capital Markets, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, Virtual Teams, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Education and Training, New Product Development, Content Creation, Communication, Economics, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months