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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Expectation Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Development and Management, Brand Management, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Branding, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Optimization, Persona Development, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, AI Enablement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Web Presence, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics and SEO, Drive Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Returns, Wealth Management, Tax Laws, Financial Planning, General Finance, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Campaign Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Thought Leadership, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, General Sales Practices, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Outbound Calls, Market Opportunities, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Product Management, Market Opportunities, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Innovation, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Information Technology Architecture, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Portfolio Management, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Prioritization, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Prioritization, Customer Analysis, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks