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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 Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Probability, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Robotics, Open Mindset, Business Strategies, Curiosity

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership, New Product Development

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience)

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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Management

    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate, Prioritize, and Project Backlogs

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Project Management Software, Strategic Prioritization, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Project Management, Administrative Support, Automation, Delegation Skills, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Case Studies, Global Marketing, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Marketing Management, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, New Business Development, E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Product Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Powered UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Responsible AI, Design Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Reviews, User Story, Prompt Patterns, Storyboarding, Professional Development, Presentations

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit: Yale University
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Supply Chain Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Automate, Prioritize, and Project Backlogs: Coursera

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