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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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    Stanford University

    The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Socioeconomics, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Economics, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Visionary, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Instructional Design, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

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    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Cash Management, Business Process Reengineering, Payment Processing, Product Quality (QA/QC)

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Product Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Prioritization, Market Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Regulatory Compliance

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    IESE Business School

    Communicating with Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • Principles of Financial Leadership: University of Cambridge
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction: Fractal Analytics
  • Sourcing Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Wharton Business Foundations Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Product Strategy: Coursera
  • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School

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