Planning courses can help you learn project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and strategic goal setting. You can build skills in creating timelines, managing budgets, and assessing project feasibility. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and project management software, which help you visualize progress and streamline workflows. You'll also explore methods for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the planning process.

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Closure, Project Schedules, Change Control, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Controls, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Project Management Life Cycle, Timelines, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Resource Planning, Project Estimation, Requirements Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Team Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Safety Culture, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Leadership Development, Leadership
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, IT Management, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Performance Measurement, Asset Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Law, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Writing, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Management Training And Development, Project Management, Finance, Change Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Management, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Work Breakdown Structure, Generative AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, 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)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months