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Strategic Planning Courses

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.

Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Whizlabs

    Information System Auditing, Governance and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Quality Assurance, Training Records Management, Quality Management

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Investments, Return On Investment, Loans, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Logo Design, Social Media Content, Design Strategies, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Content Development and Management, Process Development, Style Guides, Oral Expression

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Novartis

    Preclinical Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Brand Management with AI: Strategy to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Storytelling, AI Personalization, Dashboard Creation, Personalized Campaigns, Brand Loyalty, Predictive Analytics, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, AI powered creativity, Dashboard, Brand Awareness, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Technical Management, Verbal Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Communication, Professionalism, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Estructura de capital

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Equities, Corporate Tax, Finance, Investments, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Bankruptcies, Tax, Financial Policy, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Business Valuation

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Health Care Administration, Visionary, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Building, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Akademiskt skrivande

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Editing, Proofreading, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Teaching

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • Information System Auditing, Governance and Management: Whizlabs
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand: Skillshare
  • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
  • Brand Management with AI: Strategy to Execution: Board Infinity
  • Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Estructura de capital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis: Coursera
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston

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