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      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDHEC Business School

      Intellectual Property as Competitive Advantage for Companies

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Management, Legal Strategy, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Asset Protection, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Use The IFE-EFE Matrix for Strategic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Analysis, Internal Auditing, Market Analysis, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Business Priorities, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      Strategic Analysis and Solution Design

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, SAP Signavio, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Proposal Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Process Analysis, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Aligning Business Strategy for AI Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Business Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Business Analytics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Value Engineering, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytics, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Calendar Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular competitive strategy courses

    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis : Coursera Project Network
    • Intellectual Property as Competitive Advantage for Companies: EDHEC Business School
    • How to Use The IFE-EFE Matrix for Strategic Analysis: Coursera Project Network
    • Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness: Coursera Project Network
    • New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Strategic Analysis and Solution Design: SAP
    • Digital Business Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Strategic Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness: Coursera Project Network

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