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.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Software Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Collaboration, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Analysis, Taking Meeting Minutes, Organizational Development, Sales Presentation, Communication Planning, Leadership Development, Time Management, Communication Strategies, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Human Resource Strategy, Growth Strategies, Decision Making
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Technical Consulting, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Request for Proposal, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Business Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Information Technology, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Governance, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Technology Solutions, Business Strategy, Compliance Management, Service Design, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Javascript, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Sciences, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks