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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Finance, Investments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Creation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Cost Reduction, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Control, Business Analysis, Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Business Risk Management, Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business, digital literacy, Innovation, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Service Design, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Email Marketing, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Gerontology, Landscape Architecture, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Traffic Flow Optimization, Pollution Prevention
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months