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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


  • B

    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Storytelling, Project Planning, Instrumental Music, Production Planning, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Brand Marketing, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Social Media

    4.8 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

    4.8 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Trending right now
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Mockups, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks

    4.7 stars, 36K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (36K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 9.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Family Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Conflict Management, Workforce Planning, Business Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Relationship Management, Family Law, Business Strategy, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Structure, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Digital Marketing Campaign Budgeting and Bidding

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Campaign Planning, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Bidding, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing, Cost Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Organizational Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, People Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Systems Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Analysis, Influencing, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Culture

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Personal and Professional Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brand Awareness, Relationship Management, Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Brand Management, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Workforce Development, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices

    4.6 stars, 7.8K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 5.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Time and Priority Management for New Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Prioritization, Time Management, Strategic Prioritization, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Business Priorities, Supervision, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Leadership Studies, Workforce Management, Productivity, Strategic Leadership, Expectation Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management: The Basics for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.6 stars, 11K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The DIY Musician: Berklee
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Family Business Management: Sage Publications
  • Digital Marketing Campaign Budgeting and Bidding: Chegg Skills
  • Organizational Strategy for Competitive Advantage: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Personal and Professional Development: University of Michigan
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University

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