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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Market Share, Business Strategy, Marketing, Value Propositions, Game Theory, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Presentations, Consultative Selling, Employee Coaching, Customer Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Calendar Management, AI Product Strategy, Google Analytics, Ideation, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Professional Networking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Influencing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend, Market Share, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management, Risk Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Standards, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Planning, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Product Management, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Business Priorities, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours