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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Customer Engagement, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Security, Google Docs, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Modeling, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Coordination, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, Java, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Competitive Analysis, Quality Assessment, Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Social Media Content, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Personal Development, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Procurement, Reconciliation, Invoicing, Workflow Management, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Monitoring, Software Versioning, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks