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Planning Courses

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.


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    University of California, Irvine

    Budgeting and Scheduling Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Project Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    547 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Planning of Metro Rail Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Planning, Emerging Technologies, Safety and Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Creative Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Project Management - Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Change Control, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Bidding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Risk Strategy and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership in Action and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Project

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Risk Management, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Matrix Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Program Management: Framework, Strategy, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Governance, Quality Management, Project Closure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Program Financial Planning with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Planning courses

  • Budgeting and Scheduling Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Planning of Metro Rail Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
  • Project Management - Initiation and Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
  • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera
  • Risk Strategy and Planning: LearnKartS
  • Leadership in Action and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Project Management Project: University of California, Irvine

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