• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Strategic Thinking

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


  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    JTBD Playbook: Align Strategy with Customer Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Management, User Research, Service Design, Value Propositions, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, User Story, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free
    Free
    Y

    Yale University

    Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript

    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

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    CTO Excellence: Driving Engineering Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P
    U

    Multiple educators

    Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Project Management Software, Systems Thinking, Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Brainstorming, digital literacy, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Complex Problem Solving, Literacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Design Leadership Mastery: Elevate Teams and Drive Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Data Storytelling, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Performance Review, People Management, Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, User Experience Design, Systems Thinking, Design Reviews, Influencing, Recruitment, Design, Talent Recruitment, UI/UX Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, Email Automation, AI Personalization, Make.com, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Adobe

    Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Express, Ideation, Generative AI, Presentations, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Visual Design, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to strategic thinking

strategic thinking for everyone
design-led strategy: design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship
1…333435…296

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

  • JTBD Playbook: Align Strategy with Customer Needs: Packt
  • Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit: Yale University
  • Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript: Packt
  • CTO Excellence: Driving Engineering Excellence: Coursera
  • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly: Coursera
  • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Design Leadership Mastery: Elevate Teams and Drive Impact: Packt
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
  • ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier: Vanderbilt University

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok