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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Peer Review, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Investments, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Software Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, AI Workflows, Data Synthesis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Project Management, Communication, Performance Metric
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Research, Software Development, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, Product Support, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Deep Learning, Automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Price Negotiation, Product Management, Marketing Strategies, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Merchandising, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months