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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Market Strategy & Targeting

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Campaign Planning, Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Persona Development, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Business Priorities, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Business Metrics, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Reduction, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 160 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 4.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Strategy

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

    5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Management Foundations & Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Business Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, E-Commerce

    4.8 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • S

    Sage Publications

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Planning, Business, Stakeholder Management, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • X

    Xbox

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Product Management, Persona Development, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, Focus Group, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Innovation and International Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Analysis, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Organizational Structure, Process Design, Business Transformation, Organizational Change

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategy Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Competitive Analysis, Resource Utilization, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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