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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, User Story, Process Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Design, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Estimation, Quality Assurance, Standard Operating Procedure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, People Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Inventory Accounting, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cost Management, Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, Technical Communication, Content Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Creativity, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Depreciation, Loans, Working Capital
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Estimation, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Capacity Planning, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks