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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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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRSĀ®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Recruitment, Diversity Programs, New Hire Orientations, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Human Resources, Brand Awareness, Talent Management, Consultative Approaches, Customer experience strategy (CX), Collaboration, Personalized Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

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    Coursera

    Succession Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Training and Development, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Introduction and Course Outline

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Target Audience, Supply Chain Management

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Doing Business in Latin America

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Global Marketing, International Finance, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Growth Strategies, Economics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Wesleyan University

    Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Storytelling

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    University of Michigan

    Reigniting Employee Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Stress Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Surveys, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Business

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, User Research, Organizational Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Planning, Return On Investment

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Automation, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation

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    Coursera

    Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Workflow Management, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation, Creativity

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    IBM

    IBM Data Topology

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Data Architecture, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Dataflow, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Information Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Enablement, Data Integration, Data Strategy, Data Science, Strategic Planning

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    IESE Business School

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Process Design, Inventory Management, Process Management, Business Operations, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Management System, Business Process, Workflow Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Capacity Management

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRSĀ®:Ā Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics:Ā University of Michigan
  • Succession Planning:Ā Coursera
  • Introduction and Course Outline:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Doing Business in Latin America:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces:Ā Wesleyan University
  • Reigniting Employee Engagement:Ā University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation:Ā Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro:Ā Coursera

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