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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Time Management, Problem Solving, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership and Management, Communication, Business, Planning, Leadership, Analysis, Presentations, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Assertiveness, Empathy, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Integration Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Data Security
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Empathy, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, People Management, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Product Marketing, Financial Acumen, Marketing, Accrual Accounting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Case Studies, Market Share
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Personal Development, Workflow Management, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months