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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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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Debugging, Data Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Business Ethics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Business Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Water Sustainability, Employee Engagement, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Culture

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Opportunities, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    280 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Herramientas de la Economía Circular

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Proposal Development, Process Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Corporate Sustainability, Project Design, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Business Solutions, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Presentations, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Compliance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Coberturas de riesgo con futuros y opciones para agrobusiness

    Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Sustainable Business Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II: University of Virginia
  • Product Management: Universidad de Palermo
  • Herramientas de la Economía Circular: Universidad de los Andes
  • PMP Exam Prep Certification Training: University of Maryland, College Park

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