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.

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Prospecting and Qualification, Consumer Behaviour, Personalized Service, Needs Assessment, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Sales, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Closing (Sales), Goal Setting, Sales Development, Collaboration, Empathy, Value Propositions, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Dashboard, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Negotiation, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Project Performance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, R (Software), Information Technology, Presentations, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, People Analytics, Communication, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Business, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Asset Protection, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, Innovation, Court Systems, Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Communication, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Job Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Motivational Interviewing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Google Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Performance marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, E-Commerce, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months