15 Best Strategic Thinking Courses on edX
We compared 15 Strategic Thinking courses currently listed on edX, priced from $49.00 to $1,344.60. 11 come from a named university or institution, including Rochester Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and Institute of Product Leadership (IPL). 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
- $49.00 – $1,344.60
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 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 $49.00 to $1,344.60, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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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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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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Design Thinking for Business Leaders
Offered by Institute of Product Leadership (IPL)
Design Thinking is an approach that enables even the most traditional thinkers to think innovatively. This course covers the fundamental concepts of Design Thinking for Product Leaders
$49.00listed price -
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Strategic Management: From Intuition to Insight
Offered by RWTH Aachen University
Help your organization prosper in times of transition with engaging in rigorous strategic analysis to complement your intuition with the deep insights needed.
$249.00listed price -
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Strategic Leadership
Offered by Doane University
In this course, discover how to see unpredictability as an opportunity. Learn how to use your leadership skills to capitalize on any experience.
$450.00listed price -
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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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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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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...
$810.00listed price -
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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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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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Wargaming and Strategy
Offered by King's College London
Learn how wargaming can illuminate strategic thinking and help shape decision-making in today's uncertain geopolitical landscape.
$249.00listed price
Best Strategic Thinking Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Leadership Essentials | edX | Rochester Institute of Technology | $537.30 | View → |
| 2 | Behavioral Economics and Public Policy | edX | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | $189.00 | View → |
| 3 | Design Thinking for Business Leaders | edX | Institute of Product Leadership (IPL) | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Strategic Management: From Intuition to Insight | edX | RWTH Aachen University | $249.00 | View → |
| 5 | Strategic Leadership | edX | Doane University | $450.00 | View → |
| 6 | Executive Leadership | edX | Babson College | $277.20 | View → |
| 7 | Leadership Transformation | edX | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | $538.20 | View → |
| 8 | Financial Decision-Making for Leaders | edX | Babson College | $950.40 | View → |
| 9 | Re-Imagining Leadership | edX | The University of Maryland, College Park | $1,344.60 | View → |
| 10 | Making a Difference | edX | Tel Aviv University | $268.20 | View → |
| 11 | Strategic Leadership and Communication | edX | Doane University | $810.00 | View → |
| 12 | Master of Arts in Management and Leadership | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 13 | Applied Corporate Finance | edX | University of Cambridge | $538.20 | View → |
| 14 | The Art and The Science of Futures Thinking: Foundations and Framework... | edX | University of Cambridge | $299.00 | View → |
| 15 | Wargaming and Strategy | edX | King's College London | $249.00 | 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 14 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $1,344.60, with the middle of the range around $450.00 — a spread of $1,295.60. 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. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Rochester Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and Institute of Product Leadership (IPL) — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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