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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 Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

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

    4.7 stars, 726 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (726) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Systems, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    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 stars, 208 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Research and Draft a Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Research Reports, Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Performance Measurement, Report Writing, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Management Foundations & Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Market Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Analysis, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

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

    4.5 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Strategy & Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • X

    Xbox

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Persona Development, Target Market, Data Presentation, Product Marketing, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Market Intelligence, Report Writing, Research Reports, Market Opportunities, User Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Strategic management: Be competitive

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Target Market, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 330 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (330) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Intellectual Property as Competitive Advantage for Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Commercial Laws, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Management, Legal Strategy, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Asset Protection, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Political Sciences, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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