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.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, E-Commerce, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Market Share, Regulatory Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Business Consulting, Strategic Thinking, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Value Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Risk Management, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Business Planning, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Change Management, Growth Strategies, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Communication, Business Priorities, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Business Metrics, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Acumen, Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Marketing, Sales, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business, Business Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business Metrics, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Target Market, Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Opportunities, Marketing Channel, Promotional Strategies, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Business Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks