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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Social Media, Target Audience, Journalism, Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Branding, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Brand Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Threat Detection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Incident Response, Enterprise Security, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Trend Analysis, Data Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Asset Management, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Governance, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Market Dynamics, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Goal Setting, Emerging Technologies, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Higher Education, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Content Strategy, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months