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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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Popular Strategic Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Mastering Salesforce Experience Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Marketing Automation, User Experience, Content Management, UI Components, Authentications, Cloud Development, Customer Service, Customer Communications Management, Cloud Management, Process Mapping, Cloud Services, Encryption, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    594 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Virtual Teams, Scheduling, Conflict Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Teamwork, Project Management Office (PMO), Procurement, Project Coordination, Kanban Principles, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Communication, Planning, Budgeting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    697 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Integrity, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Communication with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Project Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Training and Learning Online

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Speech Language Pathology, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'innovation managériale en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    492 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    865 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Mastering Salesforce Experience Cloud: Packt
  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills: Microsoft
  • Relational Databases: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Communication with Stakeholders: Microsoft
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School

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