Strategic planning skills to turn strategy into action
Learn a practical, step-by-step strategic planning approach that you can apply immediately back in the workplace. Through each step, you’ll practice strategic planning tools, explore real-world examples, and work through case scenarios. You’ll leave better equipped to think strategically, communicate direction, and turn strategy into action.
Course Features
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Business leaders and professionals who play a role in strategic planning, operational planning, or executing organizational priorities. Individuals wishing to strengthen their strategic thinking and planning skills in order to contribute more effectively and prepare for broader leadership responsibilities.
This course is part of a Learning Path for people looking to improve strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Learn more about learning paths.
Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.
Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.
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What will I learn in this strategic planning training?
This strategic planning training teaches professionals how to develop clear strategies that align business goals, organizational priorities and operational execution. Participants learn practical approaches for analyzing business conditions, defining strategic objectives and building actionable plans.
How is this strategic planning workshop different from other strategy programs?
This strategic planning workshop focuses on practical tools and frameworks leaders can apply immediately. Participants work through structured planning approaches that help translate high-level strategy into clear goals, priorities and action plans.
Who should attend this strategic planning course?
This strategic planning course is designed for managers, directors, executives, and team leaders who are responsible for setting direction, guiding organizational priorities or participating in strategy development. It is particularly valuable for professionals involved in long-term planning or organizational decision making.
How can organizations turn strategic plans into action?
A strong strategy requires clear priorities, defined responsibilities and measurable milestones. This strategic planning course helps leaders connect strategic goals with operational plans so teams understand how daily work supports long-term objectives.
Is this strategic planning course relevant for leaders who already have planning experience?
Yes. Even experienced leaders benefit from strengthening their strategic thinking and planning process. This strategic planning course provides tools and frameworks that help organizations refine their approach and develop more focused strategies.
Participants say Strategic Planning: From Vision to Action is informative, relevant, and useful for understanding strategic planning principles, approaches, and frameworks. Participants describe gaining a clearer view of how strategic planning concepts connect to their own roles and organizations, with some noting that the course helped them feel more confident leading strategic planning work. They valued the real-life examples, case studies, discussions, and workbook resources that helped organize the material into practical steps they could revisit later. Several comments also point to an engaging learning experience where participants could share challenges, hear different perspectives, and apply concepts to their own situations.
Anthony A., Senior Specialist, Client Relations Jan 28, 2026
Very informative and relevant to my job role with real life examples that were shared which made it easier to participate in the course.
Abigail J., Communications Coordinator Jan 28, 2026
The course layout, facilitator engagement and materials provided help me accomplish the learning I set out to achieve. I feel confident in leading Strategic Planning projects.
Lauren G., HR Manager Aug 14, 2025
Past Participant, Community Outreach & Public Relations Officer Aug 14, 2025
Past Participant, Acting Director Aug 14, 2025
The small class size was a strength and it was a good group so I learned a lot from the discussions.
