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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Employee Training, AI Enablement, Personal Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Self-Awareness, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Test Tools, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, Economics, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Earned Value Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Budget Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Planning, Cost Control, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Resource Allocation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Estimation, Resource Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Property Accounting, Liquidation, Payroll Tax, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Tax, Payroll, Specialized Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Expenditure, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Benefit Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Dependency Analysis, Diagram Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Change Control, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, IT Management, Strategic Leadership, Health Care, Decision Support Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Electronic Medical Record, System Implementation, Usability Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks