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.
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Responsible AI, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Risk Management, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Financial Services, ChatGPT, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Dashboard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Cooking, Calendar Management, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Prompt Engineering, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Cash Flows
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Analysis, Internal Auditing, Market Analysis, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Web Content
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, User Centered Design, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks