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Strategic Thinking Courses

Strategic thinking courses can help you learn critical analysis, decision-making frameworks, competitive analysis, and scenario planning. You can build skills in risk assessment, resource allocation, and long-term vision development. Many courses introduce tools such as SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, and strategic planning software, which assist in evaluating market conditions and aligning organizational goals with actionable strategies.


Popular Strategic Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Systems Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenerativeAI for Customer Success

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Systems Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Development, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cost Accounting, Product Knowledge, Revenue Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Governance

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Mortgage Loans, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Data Analysis, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Huddersfield

    Advanced Leadership Skills & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Communication, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Culture, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Civil Law, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, User Research, Organizational Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Planning, Return On Investment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Helping Your Organization Manage Risk and Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Forecasting, Communication Strategies, Leadership Studies, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic thinking courses

  • Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • GenerativeAI for Customer Success: Coursera
  • Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World : IBM
  • Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
  • Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training: Simplilearn
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Leadership Skills & Communication: University of Huddersfield
  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University

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