EDUCBA

Strategic Planning and Competitive Analysis

EDUCBA

Strategic Planning and Competitive Analysis

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze strategic management concepts and evaluate competitive business strategies.

  • Apply SWOT, PEST, and value chain frameworks to strategic decision-making.

  • Develop strategies for competitive advantage, diversification, and global expansion.

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May 2026

Assessments

27 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Leadership and Business Strategy Specialization
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There are 7 modules in this course

Module details

This module introduces the core concepts of strategic management, including its purpose, process, and importance in achieving sustainable competitive advantage, while establishing a strong foundation in strategic intent, mission, and organizational direction.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

This module explores how organizations define objectives and policies while applying competitive strategies such as cost leadership, differentiation, and focus to achieve market advantage.

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9 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on corporate-level strategies and growth approaches, including concentration, integration, diversification, and internationalization, along with cooperative strategies for business expansion.

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9 videos4 assignments

This module examines strategic adjustments such as stability and retrenchment, along with frameworks like core competencies, VRIO, and value chain to build and sustain competitive advantage.

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9 videos4 assignments

This module introduces essential strategic analysis tools, including quantitative techniques, balanced scorecard, PEST, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT, and McKinsey 7S framework for internal and external analysis.

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9 videos4 assignments

This module explores advanced strategic thinking models, including McKinsey 7S deep dive, marketing warfare strategies, and strategic perspectives, along with managing strategic change and corporate culture.

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9 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on executing strategy through leadership, ethics, and control systems, including strategic and operational control, ensuring alignment between planning and performance outcomes.

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6 videos3 assignments

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