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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Program Resource Planning with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Utilization, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Effective Stakeholder Engagement: A Strategic Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Prioritization

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management - Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Bidding

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Strategic Foundations of Sales Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Regional Sales, Relationship Building, Communication, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Business Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Goal Setting, Stakeholder Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Content Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Assets, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Scheduling, Governance, Audit Planning, Customer Analysis, Asset Management, Auditing

    4.7 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Marketing & Strategic Communication Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Behavioral Economics, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Web Analytics, Digital Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, HubSpot CRM, Data Storytelling, Content Optimization, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing Tools, Storytelling, Copywriting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Program Standards, Agile Project Management, Quality Management

    4.7 stars, 604 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Planning and Productivity Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Resource Allocation, Project Controls, Project Management Office (PMO), Workflow Management, Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Project Management, Requirements Management, Capacity Planning, Project Planning, Operations Management, Planning, Scheduling, Incident Management, Governance, Release Management, Change Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Machine Learning Project

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Program Evaluation, Business Leadership, Project Design, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Modeling, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Performance Measurement, Financial Planning, Financial Forecasting, Accruals, Working Capital, Variance Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Planning and Investment Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Portfolio Risk, Tax Management, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Management, General Finance, Income Tax, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Goal Setting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Collegiate Esports and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Workforce Development, Higher Education, Market Dynamics, Research, Student Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (56) · 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

  • Program Resource Planning with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Effective Stakeholder Engagement: A Strategic Approach: Coursera
  • Project Management - Initiation and Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Strategic Foundations of Sales Negotiation: LearnQuest
  • Digital Content Planning and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Marketing & Strategic Communication Mastery: Coursera
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Project Planning and Productivity Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Planning a Machine Learning Project: Amazon Web Services
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Foundations: IBM

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