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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Case Studies, Contingency Planning, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Proactivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Business Strategies, Data Literacy, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Risk Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Management, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Oral Expression, Writing, Proposal Development, Oral Comprehension, Decision Making, Language Competency, Customer Complaint Resolution, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Control, Cash Management, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fiscal Management, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Production Planning, Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Dashboard, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Workforce Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Stakeholder Communications, Gap Analysis, Plan Execution, Demand Planning, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Operating Expense, Dashboard, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Operating Cost, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Financial Planning, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Procurement, Change Control, Project Management, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Resource Management, Project Planning, Purchasing, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Project Portfolio Management, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Project Management Office (PMO), Work Breakdown Structure, Operational Excellence, Scheduling, Workflow Management, Data Visualization, Project Management, Project Planning, Planning, Cost Management, Administration, Operations, Construction, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Brokerage, Loss Prevention, Financial Market, International Finance, Asset Management, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Requirements Management, Earned Value Management, Scope Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Resource Planning, User Requirements Documents, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Change Control, Project Management, Management Reporting, Requirements Analysis, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Planning, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Goal Setting, Compensation and Benefits, Asset Management, Benefits Administration, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Long Term Care, Investments, Deposit Accounts, Estimation, Material Requirements Planning, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety and Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Database Development, Database Design, Scheduling, Oracle Databases, Stakeholder Engagement, Oracle SQL Developer, Scope Management, Relational Databases, Team Management, Cost Estimation, Database Application, PL/SQL, SQL, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Project Planning, Risk Management, Functional Requirement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Financial Services, Asset Protection, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Nursing Homes, Tax Planning, Succession Planning, Property and Real Estate, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Disabilities, Health Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks