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Planning Courses

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.


Popular Planning Courses and Certifications


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    IE Business School

    The Marketing Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Case Studies, Planning, Target Market, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Program Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Data Science, Technical Consulting, Communication, Information Technology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Process Groups and Processes in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Performance, Scheduling, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Team Management

    4.6
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Talent Sourcing, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding, Continuous Improvement Process, Software Development, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Concision, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Editing, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Proofreading, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Budgétisation et planification de projets

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Project Coordination, Project Management, Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Business Communication, Risk Mitigation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Implement Strategic Plans: Analyze, Execute & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular planning courses

  • The Marketing Plan: IE Business School
  • Project Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect: University of Leeds
  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • Process Groups and Processes in Project Management: Microsoft
  • Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles: Coursera
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Budgétisation et planification de projets: University of California, Irvine
  • Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads: Coursera

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