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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


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    University of Virginia

    Advanced Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Dynamics, Performance Analysis

    4.6
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    327 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, Legal Risk, Culture Transformation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Creative Problem-Solving, Risk Management, Open Mindset, Asset Protection, Business Process, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Startups Market Study & Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Target Market, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Focus Group, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Les bases de la stratégie d’entreprise

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Design, Innovation, Coordination

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Timelines, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Calendar Management, Administration, Communication Strategies, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Program Evaluation, Business Research, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Share, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Consolidation, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    719 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Business Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Commercial Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Acumen, Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Sales, Business Planning, Financial Acumen, Market Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Leadership, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular competitive strategy courses

  • Advanced Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption: University of Leeds
  • Startups Market Study & Competitive Analysis: Creo Incubator
  • Les bases de la stratégie d’entreprise: University of Virginia
  • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia

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