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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Aesthetics, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching, Community Development, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Music, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, New Product Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Ideation, Sales Presentation, Customer Insights, Product Development, Team Building, Capital Markets, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, AI Enablement, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentations, Real Time Data, Automation, Proposal Development, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Gemini, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Productivity Software, Cloud Infrastructure, Strategic Planning, Cloud Computing, Organizational Strategy, Data Governance, Innovation, Enterprise Security, Collaboration, Business Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Social Impact, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Insights, Analytics, Target Audience, Trend Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks