Listed as Free on Udemy when checked on 21 October 2026. No coupon or subscription trial is required for the listed lessons. Enrollment needs a Udemy account; availability can change.
About this course
A strategic recommendation needs a reason behind it. Michael Lenox’s course introduces frameworks for examining the environment around a business and the capabilities inside it before deciding how the organization should compete.
The sequence starts with strategic analysis and competitive markets, then develops industry structure, firm capabilities and competitive dynamics. Positioning and the scope of the firm bring those ideas together as choices about where and how to operate.
| Official course | Foundations of Business Strategy |
|---|---|
| Created by | Michael Lenox |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Language | English |
| Level | All Levels — Udemy listing |
| Listed duration | 415 minutes; 15 lectures across 7 sections |
| Certificate | Not included with a new free enrollment |
Skills you’ll gain
- Analyzing industry structure
- Assessing organizational capabilities
- Comparing competitive positions
- Considering the scope of a business
This selection suits learners who want a conceptual foundation for management or business analysis. Work through the sections in sequence: the positioning discussion becomes more meaningful after considering the industry and the resources a firm can use.
The listing includes lecture-slide resources as well as videos, so its displayed duration is a study estimate rather than a verified video-only total. As a personal application, compare two businesses you know and write down the evidence for their different positions; that exercise is a WikiFree suggestion, not an assessed course assignment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this mainly a business-plan writing course?
No. The published sequence emphasizes strategic analysis, competition, capabilities, positioning and firm scope rather than producing a full business-plan document.
Does the course contain slide material?
Yes. The listing includes lecture slides alongside the teaching sessions, which also affects how its displayed duration should be interpreted.
Checked on 21 October 2026 using the public course details and syllabus. WikiFree has not watched every lesson or tested full playback. New free enrollments do not include a Udemy completion certificate, instructor Q&A or direct messages.
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