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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership in Action and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Influencing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Product Marketing, Product Promotion, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning

    Build toward a degree

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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Business Analytics, Product Promotion, Market Analysis, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Budgeting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Policy

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Management Communication 管理沟通

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Active Listening, Business Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Public Speaking

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Coberturas de riesgo con futuros y opciones para agrobusiness

    Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Share, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Data, Benchmarking, Hospitality, Performance Analysis, Technology Strategies, Process Optimization, Business Technologies, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership in Action and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
  • Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Marketing Channel Benefits: Emory University
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations: University of Minnesota
  • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
  • Coberturas de riesgo con futuros y opciones para agrobusiness: Universidad Austral
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz

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