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Planning Courses

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.

Popular Planning Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability Frameworks, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Performance Metric, Coaching, Accountability, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Performance Improvement, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 723 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (723) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Business Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Business Strategies, Budgeting, Resource Management, Marketing Operations, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Organizational Development, Competitive Analysis, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Service Improvement, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Contract Management, Business Strategies, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

    4.7 stars, 444 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (444) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Resilience, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

    4.7 stars, 450 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (450) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Branding, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 665 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (665) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Product Improvement, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Verification And Validation, Customer Insights, Product Testing, Resource Planning

    4.7 stars, 499 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (499) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Deep Learning for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Machine Learning Software, Business Modeling, Business Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Unsupervised Learning

    4.4 stars, 687 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (687) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Curriculum Planning, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 504 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (504) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Journey Mapping, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Project Scoping, Planning, Persona Development, Design Strategies, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 301 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (301) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 486 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (486) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

    4.6 stars, 425 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (425) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 694 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (694) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Planning courses

  • Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues: University of California, Davis
  • Boost Your Business Skills: Harvard Business Review
  • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts
  • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?: Universidad de los Andes
  • Deep Learning for Business: Yonsei University
  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Financial Management: Duke University

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