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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Accounting, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Excel Formulas, Service Level, Operations, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Forecasting, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Crisis Management, Accountability, Financial Reporting

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    269 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Development, Resource Allocation, New Product Development, Target Market, Business Marketing, Performance Metric, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    434 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership and Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Strategic Communication

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    276 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Design, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Social Impact

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Understanding the Campaign Components

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research

    4.4
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Innovation, Social Impact

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness

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    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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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Fundamentos del Management

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Business Management, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Business Planning, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
  • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera
  • ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?: Universidad de los Andes
  • Leadership and Disruption: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London
  • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to the Orbital Perspective: University of Arizona
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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