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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Benchmarking, Business Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Procedure Development, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Program Standards, Personally Identifiable Information, Crisis Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Standard Operating Procedure, Incident Response, Threat Management, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Performance Metric, Scheduling, Timelines, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Project Management, Negotiation, Cost Estimation, Resource Planning, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Kanban Principles, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, AI Enablement, Risk Management, Resource Management, Dependency Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Organizational Structure, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Planning, Productivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Time Management, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar, Oral Comprehension
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Job Analysis, Writing, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Quality Management, Engineering Practices, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Cost Management, Quality Monitoring, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Budget Management, Purchasing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Utilization, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours