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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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Popular Strategic Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Commercialization, Prioritization, New Product Development, Strategic Prioritization, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Program Development, Predictive Modeling

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    أسس القيادة اليومية

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Organizational Structure

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix Proyecto Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Peer Review, Marketing Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Product Management, Brand Management, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Presentations, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Program Financial Planning with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA Advanced Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Algorithms, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    AI Receptive Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Research, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Software Development Tools, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • أسس القيادة اليومية: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
  • Implementación del Marketing Mix Proyecto Capstone: IE Business School
  • Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I: Rice University
  • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Program Financial Planning with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech

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