Learn how to anticipate change, evaluate options, and develop high-impact strategies. This course helps professionals think critically and plan confidently for future scenarios using tested frameworks and data-informed insights.

Professional Skills: Strategic Planning
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Professional Skills: Strategic Planning
This course is part of Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking Specialization

Instructor: CareerCatalyst
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What you'll learn
Plan for future possibilities using case studies and insights.
Anticipate and outthink potential problems by analyzing major issue factors.
Evaluate possible scenarios using strategic tools like SWOT analysis.
Develop robust strategies by forming them based on core values.
Skills you'll gain
- Dealing With Ambiguity
- Strategic Thinking
- Analysis
- Case Studies
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Literacy
- Forecasting
- Contingency Planning
- Decision Making
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Business Strategies
- Proactivity
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Strategy
- Complex Problem Solving
- Planning
- Risk Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Trend Analysis
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March 2026
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