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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.


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Popular Strategic Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Amazon Web Services

    Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Making, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Technology Strategies, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Technology Solutions

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    Essentials of Corporate Finance Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Data, Investment Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Markets

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Business Modeling, Proactivity, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Planning, Business, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Perform data science with Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Model Deployment, Machine Learning Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Investment Banking, Negotiation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Corporate Finance, Health Care, Cash Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization: Amazon Web Services
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Essentials of Corporate Finance Capstone: The University of Melbourne
  • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris
  • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Perform data science with Azure Databricks: Microsoft
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University

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