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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.

Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Stanford Online

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research

    4.6 stars, 219 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (219) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 384 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Managers du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Drive Engagement

    4.8 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Diversity Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Finance, Market Data, Performance Measurement

    4.6 stars, 783 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (783) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Journey Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Campaign Planning

    4.5 stars, 608 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (608) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Content Optimization, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development, User Experience

    4.5 stars, 800 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (800) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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, 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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Colaboración dinámica

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Communication Planning, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Mitigation, Coordinating, Risk Management, Organizational Leadership, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Consultative Approaches, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance

    4.9 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Khalifa University

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Incident Management, Waste Minimization

    4.8 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford Online
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations: Coursera
  • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera
  • Deep Learning for Business: Yonsei University
  • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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