This Specialization is for business professionals and students who are building business strategy and planning skills. It’s also ideal for senior leadership who need insight beyond basic business modeling and scenario planning to capture value from their strategic planning and budgeting processes. Through three courses, you will cover the principles and benefits of Connected Planning, learn from real-life Connected Planning case studies from a wide range of industries and functions, and explore the organizational imperatives critical to successful Connected Planning adoption. Together, these courses will prepare you to drive a Connected Planning implementation in your own organization.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Overview of Connected Planning
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Course 2: Connected Planning in Action
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Course 3: Implementing Connected Planning
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Course 4: Capstone: Connected Planning for Business Transformation
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- Offered by Anaplan. The Overview of Connected Planning course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Connected Planning in Action
- Offered by Anaplan. The Connected Planning in Action course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Implementing Connected Planning
- Offered by Anaplan. The Implementing Connected Planning course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Capstone: Connected Planning for Business Transformation
- Offered by Anaplan. The Capstone: Connected Planning for Business Transformation course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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The Capstone: Connected Planning for Business Transformation course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all coursework by that time, and save any notes you wish to keep outside of Coursera to ensure future access. This course is the capstone project for learners completing the Connected Planning for Business Transformation specialization. In this project, you will develop a rationale and roadmap for Connected Planning implementation in your own organization. By examining the current state of planning in the organization, identifying specific areas where Connected Planning will deliver significant benefits, and addressing organizational obstacles, you will prepare yourself to advocate for Connected Planning, drive its adoption in your organization, and help transform your business. This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
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The Overview of Connected Planning course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all coursework by that time, and save any notes you wish to keep outside of Coursera to ensure future access. Connected Planning is a technology-enabled approach to business planning that transforms the way organizations use their data, people, and plans. Decision makers, and ultimately the entire organization, plan and pivot with confidence when faced with changes, whether in an organization, the marketplace, or even the global economy. From this Introduction to Connected Planning, you’ll understand its history in business modeling and scenario planning, the trends that make it essential to business success today, and the measurable impact that Connected Planning has had on organizations. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe the key characteristics of Connected Planning • Understand the history of Connected Planning and its roots in business modeling and scenario planning • Explain why current events and trends are leading many organizations to adopt Connected Planning • Articulate the benefits of Connected Planning This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
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The Connected Planning in Action course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all coursework by that time, and save any notes you wish to keep outside of Coursera to ensure future access. Effective planning isn’t just an annual top-down strategic planning and budgeting exercise. To adapt in the turbulent global economy, successful organizations plan in real-time, across the organization, at all times. By leveraging a Connected Planning approach and technology, organizations around the world are finding ways to not only survive, but thrive. In this course, you’ll explore examples of how Connected Planning transforms the way organizations do business. Using real-life case studies from the Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Human Resources functions, you’ll see a wide range of Connected Planning examples and benefits. Most significantly, Connected Planning is cross-functional, which generates even greater impact for an organization. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain how Connected Planning provides the link between strategic planning and operational execution • Describe a range of ways that organizations apply Connected Planning within and across functions • Articulate the benefits of Connected Planning This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
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The Implementing Connected Planning course will be deprecated at the end of January 2025. Please plan to complete all coursework by that time, and save any notes you wish to keep outside of Coursera to ensure future access. From this course, you’ll understand how to make Connected Planning a reality in an organization. Organizations need a vision supported by a focused effort to move from traditional planning and static business modeling to a Connected Planning approach--where data, people, and plans are linked throughout the organization. Creating a digital ecosystem using a Connected Planning technology platform is a big part of the process, but it’s not the only thing needed. In this course, we’ll explore the role of corporate culture and sponsorship, process redesign, master data management, and change management to successfully implement Connected Planning. You’ll be challenged to examine your own organization’s readiness to undertake the Connected Planning journey. If you’re not ready yet, you’ll identify areas where you need to focus your efforts. If you are ready, you’ll have the framework you need to get started on the path to make Connected Planning a reality in your organization. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify challenges to a Connected Planning implementation stemming from issues with people, data, and planning processes • Articulate the benefits of Connected Planning over traditional planning and static business modeling • Explain why corporate culture, data management, and change management are critical to successful Connected Planning execution • Drive or constructively participate in the implementation of Connected Planning in your organization This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
Taught by
LA Foster and Linda Scott
