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.

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Research, Planning, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership, Mediation, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Influencing, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Animation and Game Design, Systems Thinking, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Immigration Law, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Negotiation, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, Product Support, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Deep Learning, Automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership, New Product Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Typography, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, Strategic Communication, Timelines, Storytelling, Design, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks