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.

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, People Development, Mindfulness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Risking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Planning, AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks