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 at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Data Storage Technologies, Document Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Data Strategy, Interoperability, Goal Setting, Knowledge Transfer
★ 4.6 (820) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Organizational Strategy, Internal Communications, Business Strategy, Marketing Design
★ 4.8 (315) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics
★ 4.7 (800) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis, Procurement, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Product Flow Diagram, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Market Share, Target Market, Financial Data, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Statements
★ 4.8 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Personalized Campaigns, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Big Data, Performance marketing, Risking, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer experience improvement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics
★ 4.6 (203) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management
★ 4.4 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Design Software, Marketing
★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning
★ 4.5 (45) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.1 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Information Privacy, Accountability
★ 4.7 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Market Research, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Communication, Prioritization
★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Professional Development, General Networking, Professionalism
★ 4.6 (887) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours