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.

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Research, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, AI Workflows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: 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

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

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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Drive Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Target Audience, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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

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

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Informatics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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