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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Implementation, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Process Development, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, User Story, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, User Provisioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Estimation, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Case Studies, Engineering Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Scope Management, Project Performance, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Vulnerability, Policy Analysis, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks