15 Best Strategic Thinking Courses on edX
We compared 15 Strategic Thinking courses currently listed on edX, priced from $189.00 to $1,344.60. 9 come from a named university or institution, including Babson College, Maryville University and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $189.00 – $1,344.60
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "strategic thinking" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $189.00 to $1,344.60, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Executive Leadership
Offered by Babson College
This course focuses on developing essential executive leadership skills, designed for those looking to enhance their ability to lead and manage effectively in a variety of professional settings. It aims to provide action...
$277.20listed price -
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Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership offered on edX is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and understand the dynamics of effective team management. This course covers various...
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Leadership Transformation
Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Leadership Transformation is designed to help professionals refine their leadership skills and adapt to evolving challenges in the workplace. This course focuses on practical strategies and frameworks that can be applied...
$538.20listed price -
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Financial Decision-Making for Leaders
Offered by Babson College
Financial Decision-Making for Leaders is designed for professionals who want to enhance their strategic thinking and financial analysis skills. This course explores the key components of financial decision-making, helpin...
$950.40listed price -
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Leadership Essentials
Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology
Leadership Essentials is designed to help professionals develop their leadership skills and enhance their ability to lead teams effectively. This course focuses on core concepts of leadership, providing practical insight...
$537.30listed price -
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Re-Imagining Leadership
Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park
Re-Imagining Leadership invites you to explore the evolving landscape of leadership practices. This course focuses on essential skills for effectively guiding teams and organizations in today's dynamic environment, empha...
$1,344.60listed price -
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Making a Difference
Offered by Tel Aviv University
In 'Making a Difference', you'll explore how to create positive impacts in various contexts, whether that's in your career or community. The course encourages practical thinking and actionable insights, focusing on strat...
$268.20listed price -
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Strategic Leadership and Communication
Offered by Doane University
Strategic Leadership and Communication focuses on developing vital leadership skills in today's dynamic work environments. The course delves into the nuances of effective communication, helping you inspire and guide team...
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Master of Arts in Management and Leadership
Offered by Maryville University
The Master of Arts in Management and Leadership is designed for those looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and management skills. This course prepares you to navigate complex organizational challenges while d...
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Applied Corporate Finance
Offered by University of Cambridge
Applied Corporate Finance offers professionals a practical look at the world of finance within businesses. You'll explore key financial principles and learn how to apply them to real-life business decisions, enhancing yo...
$538.20listed price -
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Behavioral Economics and Public Policy
Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
This course provides a perspective to understanding decision making. It will equip the learners with tools to better understand these deep psychological processes. It will discuss the topics like loss aversion, nudges, s...
$189.00listed price -
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Product Visioning and Strategy: Preparing for Agile Execution
Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park
This course focuses on developing a strong product vision and strategic approach essential for Agile execution. You'll learn how to align product goals with business outcomes while fostering a collaborative environment t...
$448.20listed price -
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Introduction to Connected Strategy
Offered by The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Technology has caused firms to fundamentally change their strategy to connect with their customers in new and different ways. In this course, weexplore the impact of connected strategies as well as business opportunities...
$199.00listed price -
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The Art and The Science of Futures Thinking: Foundations and Frameworks.
Offered by University of Cambridge
Learn to navigate uncertainty and shape the future. This course equips you with concepts, methods and tools in foresight and strategic thinking to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change.
$299.00listed price -
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The New Manager’s Toolkit
Offered by Kelley Executive Education Programs
The New Manager’s Toolkit is designed to equip new managers with the essential skills needed to effectively lead their teams. The course focuses on key management principles, helping participants understand how to foster...
$537.30listed price
Best Strategic Thinking Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Executive Leadership | edX | Babson College | $277.20 | View → |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 3 | Leadership Transformation | edX | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | $538.20 | View → |
| 4 | Financial Decision-Making for Leaders | edX | Babson College | $950.40 | View → |
| 5 | Leadership Essentials | edX | Rochester Institute of Technology | $537.30 | View → |
| 6 | Re-Imagining Leadership | edX | The University of Maryland, College Park | $1,344.60 | View → |
| 7 | Making a Difference | edX | Tel Aviv University | $268.20 | View → |
| 8 | Strategic Leadership and Communication | edX | Doane University | $810.00 | View → |
| 9 | Master of Arts in Management and Leadership | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 10 | Applied Corporate Finance | edX | University of Cambridge | $538.20 | View → |
| 11 | Behavioral Economics and Public Policy | edX | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | $189.00 | View → |
| 12 | Product Visioning and Strategy: Preparing for Agile Execution | edX | The University of Maryland, College Park | $448.20 | View → |
| 13 | Introduction to Connected Strategy | edX | The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | $199.00 | View → |
| 14 | The Art and The Science of Futures Thinking: Foundations and Framework... | edX | University of Cambridge | $299.00 | View → |
| 15 | The New Manager’s Toolkit | edX | Kelley Executive Education Programs | $537.30 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 13 priced courses on this page run from $189.00 to $1,344.60, with the middle of the range around $537.30 — a spread of $1,155.60. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 9 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Babson College, Maryville University and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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