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.

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Development, Agile Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Development, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management Software, Project Management, Product Development, Value Propositions, Product Design, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control Systems, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Business Technologies, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Target Market, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Arbitration, Communication Strategies, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Mediation, Follow Through, Planning, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Closing (Sales), Customer Retention, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Threat Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Budget Management, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Experimentation, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, CI/CD, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Compliance Management, Governance, Technical Documentation, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Asset Protection, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Business, Branding, Legal Proceedings, Registration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks