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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, Decision Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Cost Containment, Innovation, Automation
★ 4.4 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, World History, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Political Sciences, Export Control, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Investments, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development
★ 4.8 (303) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Case Studies
★ 4.6 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Market Analysis, Branding, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Cross-Channel Marketing
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Content Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Journey Mapping, Lead Generation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Experimentation, Sustainable Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Business Systems Analysis, Business Transformation, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, IT Service Management, Contract Management, Information Technology, Risk Management Framework, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Governance, Service Management, Business Strategy, Compliance Management, Service Design, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Operations, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Performance Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention
★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods
★ 4.6 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Digital Marketing, digital literacy, Marketing Channel, Influencing, Personal Development, Community Development, Performance marketing, Employee Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Resource Allocation, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, Plan Execution, Customer Relationship Building, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Operating Budget, Marketing
★ 4.8 (133) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Branding, Brand Marketing, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Storytelling, Target Audience, Brand Management, Experience Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Journey Mapping, Marketing Psychology, Design Strategies, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months