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.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Insurance, Communication, Administration, Training Programs, Investments, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Business Ethics, Policy Development, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Document Management, Organizational Change, Case Studies, Change Management, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Growth Strategies, Business Process, Business Strategy, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Product Design, Design, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, User Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Business Modeling, Analytics, Organizational Change, Machine Learning Software, Technology Strategies, Business Analytics, Customer Insights, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Forecasting, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Collaborative Software, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Patch Management, Security Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Project Management, Business Transformation, Agile Methodology, Leadership, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Analytics, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Analytics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, User Research, Organizational Strategy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Planning, Return On Investment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Timelines, Risk Management, Budget Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Communication Planning, Procurement, Scheduling, Sustainable Development, Scope Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Human Resources Management and Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Dynamics, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks