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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Evaluate and Re-Engineer Business Strategy Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Process Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Process Management, Business Systems, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Business Process, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    168 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Strategy and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    582 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Resource Management, Analysis, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Continuous Monitoring, Contingency Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Share, Organizational Structure, Process Design, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Business Transformation, Economics, Organizational Change, Consolidation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Creating a Differential Competitive Advantage -Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Market Opportunities, Online Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, MarTech, Business Strategy, Business

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Political Sciences, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Risk Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introduction to Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Market Research

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Transformation & Global Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Solutions, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Learning Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Management, New Product Development, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Share, Value Propositions, Network Model

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Evaluate and Re-Engineer Business Strategy Effectively: EDUCBA
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
  • Strategic Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Creating a Differential Competitive Advantage -Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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