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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.


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Popular Strategic Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Global Marketing, Market Share, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Economics, Presentations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Resilience, Creativity, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento científico

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    CMO Excellence: Leading Marketing Teams for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Effectiveness, Growth Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Thought Leadership, Integrated Marketing Communications, Team Motivation

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    University of Leeds

    Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Communication, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Technical Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Graphs and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Combinatorics, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computational Thinking, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
  • Pricing Strategy Optimization: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Negotiation Fundamentals: ESSEC Business School
  • CMO Excellence: Leading Marketing Teams for Impact: Coursera
  • Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect: University of Leeds
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder

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