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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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    IESE Business School

    How to Build an Effective Service Company

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Capacity Management, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies

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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Mechanical Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Precision Medicine, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics

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    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling, Spatial Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Media Relations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Real Time Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Design, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Value Creation for Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Strategic Sourcing, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supplier Management, Purchasing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Public Health, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Driving engagement, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School
  • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Media Relations and Crisis Management: Microsoft
  • C++: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Value Creation for Corporate Strategy: IE Business School
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions: Coursera

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