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Competitive Strategy Courses

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.

Popular Competitive Strategy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Governance

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Markets: Strategy with SWOT

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Analysis, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Competitors: Market Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Market Data, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Text Mining

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Competitors: Product Gaps and Strategic Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Competitive Intelligence, Gap Analysis, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 309 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (309) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Organizational Structure, Resource Allocation

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Growing the Core Business in a Competitive Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Service Design, Hospitality Services, Service Recovery, Personalized Service, Brand Loyalty, Market Dynamics, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Growth Strategies, Product Improvement, Market Share, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Market Opportunities, Business Development, Innovation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    高阶竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Product Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Commercial Laws, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8 stars, 102 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (102) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Intellectual Property as Competitive Advantage for Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Protection, Entrepreneurship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis Tools

    4.8 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Target Market, Target Audience

    4.8 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Market and Competition in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Revenue Management, Game Theory, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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