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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Communication Strategies, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Spatial Analysis, Information Technology, Algebra, Computer Science, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Price Negotiation, Capital Markets, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Culture Transformation, Active Listening, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Personal Development, Cooperation, Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Business Strategy, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Market Data, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Advertising, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Public Relations, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Merchandising

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座): DeepLearning.AI
  • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Estrategias de Negociación: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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