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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Technical Consulting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Project Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Metric, Productivity, Project Schedules, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Planning, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Agile Methodology, Dependency Analysis, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Expenditure, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months