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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Management, Product Requirements, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Responsible AI, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Package and Software Management, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Management, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Manipulation, Radiology, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Data Processing, Research Design, Statistics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Interactive Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months