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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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      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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      IE Business School

      Diversification in Corporate Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Value Engineering, Cost Benefit Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy Analysis, Risk Management, Market Opportunities, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Competing in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Goal Setting, Brand Strategy, Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Communication, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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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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      17 reviews

      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

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Peer Review, Case Studies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Hospitality Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Operations, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Innovate with the Strategy Canvas for Competitiveness: Coursera Project Network
    • Using Advanced SWOT Analysis to Determine Competitiveness: Coursera Project Network
    • Diversification in Corporate Strategy: IE Business School
    • Strategic Management - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
    • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
    • Aligning Business Strategy for AI Integration: Northeastern University
    • Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategic Analysis and Solution Design: SAP

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