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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.


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Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Managing Project Risks and Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scope Management, Change Management, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Channel Management and Retailing

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Merchandising, Conflict Management, Market Opportunities, Retail Sales, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Market Dynamics, Vendor Relationship Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Promotional Strategies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience strategy (CX)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Advanced Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Marketing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, System Design and Implementation, Relationship Building, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Project Management, Test Script Development, Rapport Building, Project Implementation, Software As A Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consultative Approaches, Solution Architecture, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Test Planning, Workforce Development, Requirements Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.6
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Ahead of The Game: The Future of Nutrition and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Collaboration, Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Sports Medicine, Performance Analysis, Meal Planning And Preparation, Data Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Adaptability, Athletic Training, AI Personalization, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Real Time Data, Environmental Science, Technology Solutions, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Expectation Management, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Courage, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, People Development, Curiosity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Complete Executive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Project Risks and Changes: University of California, Irvine
  • Channel Management and Retailing : IE Business School
  • Advanced Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • SAP Technology Consultant: SAP
  • Ahead of The Game: The Future of Nutrition and Training: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional : University of California, Irvine
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance: Macquarie University
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London

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