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: 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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Special Competitive Studies Project
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

University of Virginia
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, 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

Illinois Tech
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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Special Competitive Studies Project
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

IESE Business School
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks