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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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    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Leadership, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Economics of Money and Banking

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Decoding Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Transfer Learning, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Responsible AI, Scalability, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Startup Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Market Research, New Product Development, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Organizational Strategy, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Client Services, Relationship Building, Customer Insights

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Productivity Software, Creativity, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon EKS Deployment Options

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Negotiation Fundamentals: ESSEC Business School
  • Economics of Money and Banking: Columbia University
  • Decoding Large Language Models: Packt
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Startup Entrepreneurship: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Advanced Customer Relationship Management: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future

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