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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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    EDUCBA

    Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Design, Global Marketing, Plan Execution, Performance Improvement, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Target Audience, Business

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    Duke University

    Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Planning, Case Studies, Market Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in Global Competition: The Intelligence Edge

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, International Relations, Open Source Technology, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introduction to Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Analysis, Product Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in Global Competition: The Defense Dimension

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Executive Presence, Business Strategy, Verbal Strategic Communication, Research Reports, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Decision Making, Constructive Feedback

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    高阶竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, E-Commerce, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Consolidation, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Marketing estratégico: claves para competir con éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Customer Retention, Value Propositions, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Marketing Channel, Product Promotion, Product Development, Market Dynamics, Brand Awareness, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage: Duke University
  • AI in Global Competition: The Intelligence Edge: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Analyze Markets: Strategy with SWOT: Coursera
  • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making: Illinois Tech
  • AI in Global Competition: The Defense Dimension: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course): University of Virginia

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