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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 Virginia

    Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, IT Management, Agile Methodology, Process Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Sales

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The Basics of Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Why Scale a Startup?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Risk Management, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Market Share, Innovation, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get Started with Airtable

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Project Management, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving

    3.9
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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Investment Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    القيادة المتناقضة كأسلوب تفكير

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Advanced Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Content Management, Reliability, Constructive Feedback, Data Access, Style Guides

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Estrategia de IT centrada en el cliente: University of Virginia
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Basics of Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School
  • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera
  • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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