Planning will get you far, but only if you know what you’re planning for. To think strategically, you need to analyze insights and evaluate possible scenarios before building that strategy. It’s possible to eliminate some uncertainties and identify trends, but you need the right process. You’ll have to gain insights first, and then take a long look at what you have. With all the right information, you can start to make informed decisions about your next steps.
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Thinking
This course is part of Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization
Instructor: CareerCatalyst
4,611 already enrolled
Included with 
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4
(46 reviews)
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is part of the Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
There are 6 modules in this course
What's included
1 reading2 plugins
What's included
3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins
What's included
3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins
What's included
3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins
What's included
3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins
What's included
1 reading1 plugin
Instructor
Instructor ratings
4.8 (13 ratings)Offered by
Explore more from Personal Development
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Copenhagen Business School
EDHEC Business School
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
4.4
46 reviews
- 5 stars
69.56%
- 4 stars
19.56%
- 3 stars
2.17%
- 2 stars
2.17%
- 1 star
6.52%
Showing 3 of 46
VM
4
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024
Helpful both in your professional life and personal life too!
SB
5
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025
Takeaway: Not all tasks or goals are equally important. Strategic thinking helps prioritize what matters most.
SM
5
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Amazing content with practical case studies. Overall, it was a good learning experience.
New to Personal Development? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
More questions
Financial aid available,