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Strategic Planning Courses

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.


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Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Craft Omni-Channel Marketing Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Customer Retention, Analysis, Customer Insights, Brand Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Planning, digital literacy, Content Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Plan Projects Better: Tools, Time, and Agile Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Productivity, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Project Scoping, Estimation, Project Planning, User Story, Productivity Software, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Effective Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Goal-Oriented, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Planning, Delegation Skills, Multitasking, Personal Development, Resource Allocation, Negotiation, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Benchmarking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing in a Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Plan Launch Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Project Coordination, Work Breakdown Structure, Process Mapping, Agile Project Management, Accountability, Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Negotiation, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, People Analytics, Conflict Management, Talent Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • Craft Omni-Channel Marketing Plans: Coursera
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
  • Plan Projects Better: Tools, Time, and Agile Estimation: Coursera
  • Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance: Macquarie University
  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Effective Time Management: Logical Operations
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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