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.

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Wealth Management, Budgeting, Budget Management, Fraud detection, Loans, Insurance, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Empowerment, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Employee Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Planning, Science and Research, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, Virtual Teams, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Planning, AI Enablement, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months