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: Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Forecasting, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, People Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Engineering Management, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, People Management, Business Planning, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, New Product Development, New Business Development
★ 4.8 (3.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Responsible AI, Construction, Workflow Management, Decision Intelligence, General Construction and Construction Labor, Project Controls, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Project Risk Management, Agentic Workflows, Asset Management, AI Workflows, Risk Analysis, Forecasting, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Honesty, Team Management, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Release Management
★ 4.7 (7.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Product Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Campaign Planning, Target Audience, Auditing, Audit Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Demand Planning, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Revenue Management, Production Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Accountability, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Visionary, Interviewing Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Web Presence, Proofreading, Professional Development, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Data, Cost Reduction, Budget Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning
★ 4.6 (4.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Product Management, Product Marketing, Packaging and Labeling, Product Strategy, Product Lining, Branding, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Product Quality (QA/QC), Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Quality Management, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Crisis Management, Banking, Knowledge Transfer, Banking Services, Commercial Banking, Organizational Leadership, Employee Coaching, Leadership Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Mentorship, Talent Sourcing, Digital Transformation, Organizational Development, Succession Planning, Coaching, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership and Management, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months