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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Technical Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Quality, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Traffic Flow Optimization, Data Visualization
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Needs Assessment, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Procurement, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Change Management, Management Reporting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Business Relationship Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, Technical Consulting, AI Enablement, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, Market Research, Large Language Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months