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: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Milestones (Project Management), Quality Assessment, Negotiation, Cost Estimation, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Program Management, Project Design, Process Management, Business Process, Timelines, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Project Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Workflow Management, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Kanban Principles, Timelines, Sprint Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, 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: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Technical Communication, Process Flow Diagrams, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Backlogs, Project Planning, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Release Management, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Project Coordination, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks