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.

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Promotions and Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, People Analytics, Job Analysis, Workplace inclusivity, Promotional Materials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Property and Real Estate, Strategic Decision-Making, Regulatory Compliance, Business Analysis, Case Law, Consolidation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Talent Recruitment, Compensation Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Recruitment, Management Reporting, Compensation Analysis, Performance Measurement, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Law, Performance Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Data Quality, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Pipelines, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Promotional Strategies, Packaging and Labeling, Legal Risk, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Registration, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Docketing, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Case Law
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Creative Design, Design Research, Public History, Brand Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Blogs, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Marketing Analytics, Collaborative Software, Content Creation, Business Marketing, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Sales Prospecting, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Building, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Business Requirements, AI Enablement, Prioritization, Business Planning, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax Management, Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accounting, Tax Laws, Corporate Strategy, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trustworthiness, Social Media, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Planning, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Communication, Habit Formation, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months