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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, Ideation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Automation, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Spatial Data Analysis, Automation, Auditing, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Writing, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Strategic Planning, Machine Learning, Innovation, Market Opportunities
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Innovation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Service Management, Digital Transformation, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Management Training And Development, Enterprise Application Management, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Operations, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Fundraising, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Corporate Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months