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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 Virginia

    Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Creative Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Business Planning, Creativity, Financial Management, Business Management, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Peer Review, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Investments, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Animation and Game Design, Systems Thinking, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Delivering Bad News to Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Service Recovery, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Compassion, Solution Delivery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Forecasting, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    AI-Powered Exploration With Adobe Firefly Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Collaborative Software, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Hospice, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Active Listening

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    Packt

    IT for Business: Digital Transformation Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Information Technology, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Governance, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Technology Solutions, Business Strategy, Compliance Management, Service Design, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Transformation: University of Virginia
  • Creative Enterprises: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Delivering Bad News to Customers: Packt
  • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM
  • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
  • AI-Powered Exploration With Adobe Firefly Boards: Adobe
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University

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