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.
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Branding, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Dashboard
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Management, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Return On Investment, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Balance Sheet, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Finance, Standard Accounting Practices
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, digital literacy, Technology Strategies, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Market Opportunities, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Editing, Technical Communication, Communication, AI Enablement, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Leadership, Engineering Management, Rapport Building, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Storytelling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Shared Media, Organizational Development, Visual Storytelling, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities, Case Studies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Resource Allocation, Peer Review, Budgeting, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Learning Strategies, Market Share, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks