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Competitive Strategy Courses

Competitive strategy courses can help you learn market positioning, competitive analysis, value proposition development, and strategic planning. You can build skills in identifying industry trends, assessing competitor strengths and weaknesses, and crafting effective business strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and business model canvases, that support evaluating market dynamics and shaping strategic decisions.

Popular Competitive Strategy Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentos Empresariales

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Balance Sheet, Process Analysis, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, Customer Analysis, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Branding, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (446) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, ChatGPT, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, AI Product Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Personalized Service, AI Personalization, Customer Communications Management, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.3 (153) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supplier Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Supply Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Case Studies, Contract Management, Risk Management, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Business Ethics, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Quality Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (264) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Technology Strategies, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, AI Integrations, Project Implementation

    ★ 4.5 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (584) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Community Development, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategies, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.4 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Hotels and Accommodations, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Marketing, Revenue Forecasting, Revenue Cycle Management, Marketing Channel, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Return On Investment

    ★ 4.7 (375) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Community Development, Investments, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular competitive strategy courses

  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Fundamentos Empresariales: University of Pennsylvania
  • Generative AI in Marketing: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Supplier Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization: Amazon Web Services
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos: ESSEC Business School

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