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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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    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Cost Control, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, Revenue Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Analytics, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Informed Consent

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Alberta

    Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Personal Development, Employee Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Centric Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ideation, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Needs Assessment, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    How to Implement and Evaluate Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Communication Planning, Paid media, Promotions and Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Program Implementation, Marketing Effectiveness, Integrated Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo de tu marca personal

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Content Creation, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business, Capital Budgeting, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    B

    Board Infinity

    Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Vocabulary, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Arithmetic, Decision Making, Deductive Reasoning, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Case Studies, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Estimation

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Business Solutions, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Business Transformation, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Prioritization, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
  • Customer Centric Innovation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Implement and Evaluate Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Desarrollo de tu marca personal: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School

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