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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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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Analysis Software

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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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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Registration, Medicare, Managed Care, Medical Terminology, Payment Processing

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    Universidad Austral

    Estrategia Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Administration, Product Strategy

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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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    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

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    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Communication

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Diagram Design, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems

    Build toward a degree

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    Stanford University

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts
  • Estrategia Empresarial: Universidad Austral
  • Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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