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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Engagement & Feedback Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Power BI, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Coaching, Driving engagement, User Feedback, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Dashboard, Human Resource Strategy, Drive Engagement, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Power BI, Microsoft Visio, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Process, Process Management, Planning, Value Propositions, Innovation, Business Intelligence, Prioritization, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 661 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (661) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Global Financial Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Crisis Intervention, Financial Services, General Finance, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Contingency Planning, Loans

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Interviewing Skills for Jobs Ace the Job Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Public Speaking, Business Research, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Presentations, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Coordinating, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Coordination, People Management, Business Transformation, Professional Development, Process Analysis, Leadership, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills

    4.8 stars, 3.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Brand Purpose And Positioning: Build Buyer Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Sales Strategy, Trustworthiness, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Advocacy, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Selling Techniques, Digital Brand Strategy, Business Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Howard University

    Project Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Project Closure

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Global Business

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Leadership, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Innovation, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Project Management with ClickUp for Work & Life

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Performance Metric, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Planning, Slack (Software), Organizational Skills, Project Management, Project Planning, Performance Reporting, Productivity, Project Management Software, Performance Analysis, Process Design, Scope Management, Goal Setting, Team Collaboration, Communication, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Decision Making, Cash Flows, Bidding, Growth Strategies, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Engagement & Feedback Optimization: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I: University of Virginia
  • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
  • Interviewing Skills for Jobs Ace the Job Interview: Packt
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Introduction to Project Management: IBM
  • Brand Purpose And Positioning: Build Buyer Trust: The Expert Academy
  • Project Management Essentials: Howard University
  • Global Business: Pearson

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