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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 Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 2: Agile Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    New Tech Ventures

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Team Management, Oral Expression, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    A Second Brain with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Information Architecture, Content Management, Network Analysis, System Configuration

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تحليل منتجات الشركة والتخطيط الاستراتيجي للسوق

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Product Management, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Psychology, Culture

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Potencia tu comunicación como líder

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Strategic Communication, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Market Research, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Change

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, LLM Application, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 2: Agile Leadership: University of Glasgow
  • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
  • Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices : Coursera
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Second Brain with Obsidian: Coursera
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • تحليل منتجات الشركة والتخطيط الاستراتيجي للسوق: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Potencia tu comunicación como líder: UBITS
  • Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

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