This course is offered as an updated certificate program in 2026.
The Strategic Planning Certificate is designed to help you strategically align training to key business goals. In this program, you’ll learn the language of strategic planning, how to conduct analyses to inform your strategic plan and how to develop, implement and maintain your strategic plan for more impactful learning programs.
During this certificate program, you will learn how to:
- Establish a common language with which to understand strategic planning as it relates to your learning organization.
- Conduct an environmental and gap analysis.
- Develop a strategic plan, action plan and scorecard.
- Effectively communicate the value and steps of your plan.
- Conduct a planning conversation with your team and key stakeholders, using the provided concepts, tools and frameworks.
The Strategic Planning Certificate is designed for current, newly promoted or aspiring learning leaders who are seeking to understand the responsibility of strategic alignment and how to create and maintain a strategic plan.
There are no prerequisites to register, making this course ideal for anyone seeking to further their L&D career.
The Strategic Planning Certificate program spans eight hours and is completed online, over the course of two half days. When you complete this program, you’ll take part in a multi-day live, virtual instructor-led (VILT) class that includes ample time for discussion, analysis and application.
Before the program, you will receive a student workbook that you will use during the course. You will also receive access to a toolkit of job aids designed to help you apply course concepts on the job.
Learn how the Strategic Planning Certificate can help you earn recertification credits for other leading HR and training certifications, including SHRM and ATD credentials.
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Why did this course change from a workshop to a certificate program?
We expanded the program into a certificate to give participants more time to explore and apply the strategic planning tools in depth. The new two-session format allows for additional discussion, real-world application and feedback. If you’re interested in taking the workshop version of this course, we recommend registering your team to participate in this course together as a private session in 2026 or beyond.
I’m having trouble registering or processing payment for this course.
Give us a call at 919-653-4989 and we can help you get registered now, or you can contact us here.
How long does this course take to complete?
The Strategic Planning Certificate program spans two, four-hour days. You will receive access to Training Industry’s LMS upon registering for the course with instructions to prepare for your live virtual session dates.
What payment options are available? My company is paying for my registration. How can I have them make payment? Do you offer discounts?
Registration is available anytime on this page, where pricing will be listed in your local currency. There may be an exchange rate fee associated with transactions outside of the United States. To register, select the session date you’d like to attend and submit your payment. You can conveniently pay via credit card online. If you’d like to request an invoice or pay via check, ACH/bank transfer, or split the payment into two equal transactions, please contact us here so we can walk you through that process.
We offer discounts for military, government and nonprofit businesses. To find out if you are eligible for a discount, please contact us so we can help.
What language(s) is the certificate available in?
Currently, all Training Industry Courses are available in U.S. English.
Do I have to be in an L&D role to take this course? Are there prerequisites?
You do not need to currently be in an L&D role to participate in this course, and it is applicable for those at all levels of experience and backgrounds. The program offers you plenty of hands-on experience and is ideal for anyone who's looking to learn more about strategic alignment and how to create and maintain a strategic plan.
Is there a session that’s in my time zone?
Course session dates are offered across different time zones to include morning and evening sessions. To view all available session dates and times, click the dropdown at the top of the page under Virtual Sessions. If you need help selecting a session date or with anything else, you can schedule a free consultation with a professional development representative.
Is there an exam at the end of the course that I need to pass?
There is no exam associated with any of Training Industry’s certificate programs. You are only required to attend and participate in the live, virtual instructor-led session in order to complete the course.
Does the certificate expire? Will I still have access to the training materials after completing the course?
There is no expiration for the Strategic Planning Certificate. Once you pass, you will retain access to Training Industry’s LMS and will be able to reference the course material at any time.
We are looking for a program for our L&D team. Can our group complete this course together and is there a corporate team discount?
Training Industry Courses for groups offer a great opportunity to get your team on the same page around research-based best practices that will transform how your organization manages corporate training. For maximum value and business impact, work with Training Industry Courses to customize a program to develop your entire L&D team. You can view team training options here or schedule a call with our director of professional development to discuss your team’s training options. If you’re ready to register now, you can use the discount code TEAM10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order when you purchase two or more seats in the Strategic Planning Certificate program.
Still have questions? Read more Strategic Planning Certificate FAQs here or contact us here.
