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.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Outbound Calls, English Language
★ 4.7 (5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Management Training And Development, Business Writing, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Generative AI, Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Business Correspondence, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Coaching
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), People Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Leadership and Management, Sustainability Standards, Smart Goals, Analytics, Team Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Goal-Oriented, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Decision Making, Microsoft Copilot, Communication Strategies, Decision Tree Learning
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Performance Stress Testing, Analysis, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript
★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design
★ 4.8 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Operations, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Product Assortment, Operational Analysis, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control
★ 4.7 (5.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Microsoft Power Platform, Decision Intelligence, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Business Process Automation, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Software As A Service, Operational Excellence, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Risk Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Business Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Leadership Development, Growth Strategies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Project Management Software, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Estimation, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Working With Children, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months