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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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    Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon WorkSpaces Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Multi-Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Design Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Strategic Decision-Making, Thought Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Assess Financial Deals & Manage Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Cash Flows, Communication, Presentations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Build your creative business using Adobe tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Governance, Systems Thinking, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Systems, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI+ Policy Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Cyber Governance, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Data Governance, Public Policies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Global Marketing, Market Share, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Economics, Presentations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Collaboration, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Business Communication, Communication

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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

  • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
  • Amazon WorkSpaces Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
  • Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Assess Financial Deals & Manage Risk: Coursera
  • Build your creative business using Adobe tools: Adobe
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • AI+ Policy Maker: AI CERTs
  • Pricing Strategy Optimization: University of Virginia

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