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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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    Macquarie University

    Organisational design: Know your organisation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Planning, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors (Security), Data Security, Risk Management

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    Coursera

    OpenTelemetry for Unified Observability

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Data Import/Export, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Analysis Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Transfer Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management

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    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Digital Marketing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Case Studies, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Organisational design: Know your organisation: Macquarie University
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy: University of Maryland, College Park
  • OpenTelemetry for Unified Observability: Coursera
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS): Coursera
  • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness: Coursera
  • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
  • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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