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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Concision, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Responsible AI, Sales, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Communication, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Process Improvement, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Team Performance Management, Scope Management, Cost Management, Performance Metric, Stakeholder Communications, Business Priorities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Forecasting, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Business Strategy, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Market Trend, Forecasting, Value Propositions, Innovation, Competitive Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Change Management, Relationship Building, Influencing, Personal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Planning, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Dependency Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Business Communication, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Business Research, Product Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Channel, Peer Review, Case Studies, Target Market, Research Design, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Product Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks