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Industry and Competitor Analysis

Industry and Competitor Analysis

This course is part of Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate industry attractiveness and structure by applying analytical frameworks like the five forces model.
Analyze the competitive landscape to identify strategic market opportunities and potential advantages.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn to strategically analyze industries and competitors using powerful frameworks like Porter's Five Forces to assess industry attractiveness and competitive dynamics. This course will teach you to identify barriers to entry, evaluate different industry types, and conduct comprehensive competitor analyses to find your unique position. By the end of this course, you will be empowered to use these insights to make informed strategic decisions and effectively position your venture in the competitive marketplace.

In this course, we immerse ourselves in the strategic analysis of industries and competitors, leveraging Porter's Five Forces framework to assess industry attractiveness and competitive dynamics. You'll learn to identify barriers to entry, evaluate different industry types and the opportunities they present, and conduct a comprehensive competitor analysis. By mastering these analytical tools and techniques, you'll be empowered to make informed strategic decisions and effectively position your venture idea in the competitive marketplace.

What's included

2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz30 minutes
Graded Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 70 minutes

Reading: Industry Analysis and the Five Forces Model pp. 158-16620 minutes
Reading: Rivalries and the Power of Suppliers and Buyers pp. 167-17010 minutes
Reading: The Value of the Five Forces Model pp. 171-17510 minutes
Reading: Competitor Analysis pp. 176-19030 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Barriers to Entry5 minutes
Interactive: Porter's Five Forces5 minutes
Interactive: Industry Types and Opportunities Presented5 minutes
Interactive: Competitor Analysis5 minutes

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