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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Visual Design, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Testability, Creative Thinking, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Project Management, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Workflow Management, Action Oriented, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Product Development, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Content Creation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Persona Development, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Smart Goals, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Governance, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months