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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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Structured Approach to Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Human Computer Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Practical Metacognition for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Obstacles, Complex Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Attributes, Curiosity, Quick Learning, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Brand Awareness: Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing Psychology, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Persona Development, Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media, Storytelling, Content Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking

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    Lund University

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Environment, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Structured Approach to Problem Solving: Fractal Analytics
  • Human Computer Interaction: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Practical Metacognition for Learning: Rice University
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Mastering Brand Awareness: Fundamentals to Advanced: Board Infinity
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e: Coursera
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University

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