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.

Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (252) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Innovation, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market
★ 4.8 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
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 (330) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
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 (726) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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 (308) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Campaign Planning, Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Persona Development, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Priorities, Market Share, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Research, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Huddersfield
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

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Market Dynamics, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Plan Execution, Customer Engagement
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
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

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Corporate Strategy, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience improvement, Virtual Teams, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Blockchain, Cross Platform Development, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks