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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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    University of California, Irvine

    External Communications Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Communications Management, Press Releases, Marketing and Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Internal Communications, Content Marketing

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Self Service Technologies, Change Requests, Automation, Service Level, Problem Solving, Design, Order Fulfillment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Image Quality, Global Positioning Systems, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Critical Thinking, Editing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for People and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Analysis, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Sustainable Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Price Negotiation, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Market Research Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Persona Development, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    CSR Strategy: Analyze, Implement & Create Value

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Governance, Compliance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainability Reporting, Business Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • External Communications Channels: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
  • Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques: Skillshare
  • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
  • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University

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