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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Agentic Workflows, Token Optimization, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design
★ 4.8 (8.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, AI literacy, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Malware Protection
★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Product Quality (QA/QC), Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Wholesaling, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Brand Management, Growth Strategies, Marketing
★ 4.8 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization
★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Case Studies, Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Client Services, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Content Development and Management, Data Analysis, Analytics, Branding
★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Customer Analysis, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Branding, Marketing, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
★ 4.7 (26K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Data Strategy, Organizational Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Change Management, Process Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities
★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence
★ 4.7 (19K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Commercialization, Product Management, AI Enablement, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, AI literacy, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Resource Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication
★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, UI/UX Strategy, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (402) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months