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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Simulations, Data Processing, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Change Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Estimation, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Policies, Agile Product Development, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Creativity, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Student Engagement, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Performance marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Advertising, Social Media, Media Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Social Media Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Staff Management, Behavioral Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Process Management, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months