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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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Multi Task Models With Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Avoiding Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Advocacy, Leadership, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Team Management, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, Talent Management, People Management, Business Leadership, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Employee Performance Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Organizational Change, Cognitive flexibility, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Aerial Image Segmentation with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 3: Data-Driven Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, AI Enablement, Software Development, Python Programming, Game Design, Debugging

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Finance for Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Creating Multi Task Models With Keras: Coursera
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Avoiding Bias : Arizona State University
  • Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Aerial Image Segmentation with PyTorch : Coursera
  • Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop: Board Infinity
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 3: Data-Driven Leaders: University of Glasgow

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