Educational planning is required to ensure the success of educational institutions. It is a process of preparing decisions for the future aimed at achieving goals through optimal means. There are six key reasons why educational planning is needed: 1) It ensures the success of educational institutions by considering important issues, constraints, goals, and visions. 2) It allows for effective and efficient use of limited financial and other resources. 3) It provides coordination to attain predetermined objectives. 4) Education is a public service that requires planning. 5) Educational planning supports national socioeconomic development.