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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Target Audience
★ 2.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Prioritization, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Planning, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Plan Execution, Operational Efficiency, Business, Business Process Reengineering
★ 4.9 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Surveys, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Keyword Research, Survey Creation, Product Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Market Intelligence, Web Analytics, Content Optimization, Go To Market Strategy, Market Research, Content Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Development, Logistics, Innovation, Business Modeling
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business School Online
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Journey Mapping, Customer Analysis, Revenue Management, Business Relationship Management, Market Dynamics, Relationship Management
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Decision Making, Coordination
★ 4.8 (500) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Market Analysis, Governance, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Market Opportunities, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Brand Strategy, Commercialization, Brand Management, Product Lining, Value Propositions, Innovation, Target Market, Ideation, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Product Improvement, Value Engineering, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies
★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Market Trend
★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Analysis
★ 4.8 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (258) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months