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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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    PepsiCo

    PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Quantitative Research, Environmental Monitoring, Supply Chain Management

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Essence of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Impact Investment Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, User Centered Design, Analytical Skills, User Feedback, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Generative AI, Financial Management, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Financial Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Data Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Immediate Digital Employee Feedback with SnapEval

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Registration, Dashboard, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Digital Communications, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Harvard Business Review

    Master Financial Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Analysis, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Risk Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Brainstorming, Operational Risk, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Focus Group, Project Documentation, Interviewing Skills

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Purchasing, Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity Programs, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Redacción para negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proofreading, Business Communication, Writing, Grammar, Target Audience, Editing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Corporate Communications, Concision, Copywriting, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • Essence of Leadership : O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
  • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
  • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver
  • Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization : Coursera
  • GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning: Coursera
  • Create Immediate Digital Employee Feedback with SnapEval: Coursera
  • Master Financial Fundamentals: Harvard Business Review
  • Risk Identification: LearnKartS

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