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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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    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Act Strategically

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Market Trend, Forecasting, Value Propositions, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Strategy & Economic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Reduction, Price Negotiation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, User Experience Design, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Solution Design, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Systems Thinking, Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Marketing, Resource Management, Business Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Workplace inclusivity, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Defining Strategic Business Leadership - SBL 1

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Corporate Foresight

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Business Research, Process Improvement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: Starweaver
  • Act Strategically: Harvard Business Review
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
  • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
  • Design Thinking: IESE Business School
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
  • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera

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