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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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    EDUCBA

    Deep Learning: Build & Optimize Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Jupyter, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills, Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Enterprise Modeling, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Willingness To Learn, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Creativity

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    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Employee Performance Management, Performance Metric, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation Strategy, Business Metrics, Employee Retention, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Recruitment, Business Analysis, Employee Engagement, Mental Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Self-Starter, Music, Branding, Open Mindset, Digital Assets, Social Media, Business

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    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Case Studies, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Analysis, Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Software Documentation, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • Deep Learning: Build & Optimize Neural Networks: EDUCBA
  • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • Music Business: Berklee
  • Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School

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