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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Business Economics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Economics, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation, Economic Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Program Implementation, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Smart Goals, Project Implementation, Decision Making, Business Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Peer Review, Consulting, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Research Reports, Management Consulting, Business Writing, Analysis, Data Visualization, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Persona Development, Target Market, Data Presentation, Product Marketing, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Market Intelligence, Report Writing, Research Reports, Market Opportunities, User Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, User Research, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Forecasting, Innovation, Competitive Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Analysis, Product Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Share, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Consolidation, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks