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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Innovation, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Consultative Approaches, Coaching, Action Oriented, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Digital Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Apple iOS, Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    商务基础 (中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations Management, Return On Investment, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Analysis, Income Statement, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Acumen, Production Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Business Planning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Innovation, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    414 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Independent Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management, Customer Service

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Debugging

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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Driving engagement, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Investment Management, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Forecasting

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    505 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
  • Digital Business Models: Lund University
  • Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • 商务基础 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
  • Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities: University of Michigan
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington

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