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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Governance
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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

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

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
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (309) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Organizational Structure, Resource Allocation
★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
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
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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 (102) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDHEC Business School
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

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis Tools
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Target Market, Target Audience
★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
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 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks