Planning courses can help you learn project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and strategic goal setting. You can build skills in creating timelines, managing budgets, and assessing project feasibility. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and project management software, which help you visualize progress and streamline workflows. You'll also explore methods for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the planning process.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, Governance, Project Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Brand Awareness, Planning, Brainstorming, User Feedback, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Meeting Facilitation, HubSpot CRM, Employee Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Team Leadership, Project Planning, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Kanban Principles, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Timelines, Communication Planning, Capacity Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Management, Meeting Facilitation, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Backlogs, Project Planning, Jira (Software), Interviewing Skills, Collaboration
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, Quality Management, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Project Scoping, Dashboard, Risk Management, Program Management, Workflow Management, Project Management, Project Estimation, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Capacity Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Collaborative Software, Prioritization, Resource Management, Meeting Facilitation, Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Business Continuity Planning, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Data Centers, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Data Security, Risk Management, Communication Systems, Risk Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Dashboard, Project Schedules, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Budgets, Content Performance Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Timelines, Project Planning, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Project Estimation, Data Integration, Cost Benefit Analysis, Budget Management, Market Research, Search Engine Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Solution Delivery, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Team Leadership, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Employee Surveys, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Performance Reporting, Project Design, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Concision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Improvement, Communication, Business Communication, Kanban Principles, Business Writing, Project Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Fundraising, Marketing Planning, Negotiation, Case Studies, Sales Presentation, Branding, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Employee Retention, Recognizing Others, Talent Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Team Leadership, People Management, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Workforce Management, Employee Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Capacity Management, Dashboard, Mentorship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks