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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Business Consulting, Business Research, Project Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Case Studies, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Branding, Business, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Business Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Business Analytics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Value Engineering, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytics, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Analysis, Internal Auditing, Market Analysis, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Market Trend, Forecasting, Value Propositions, Innovation, Competitive Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months