The course, Analyze Markets Go/No-Go Decisions, is designed for aspiring business analysts, strategists, and marketing professionals who want to master the art of making high-stakes market entry decisions. In a competitive global landscape, knowing when to pursue a new market and when to walk away is a critical skill. This course demystifies that process by equipping you with two powerful, data-driven techniques: competitive market share analysis and structured market evaluation.
You will start by learning how to analyze competitive positioning, not as a static snapshot, but as a dynamic story told over time. Through practical, hands-on activities, you will calculate and visualize market share trends to identify who is winning, who is losing, and where strategic opportunities lie. Next, you will move from analysis to decision-making by mastering a structured market entry scorecard. You'll learn to systematically score a market’s attractiveness by weighing factors like competitive intensity, market size, growth potential, and regulatory risk.
By the end of this course, you won't just be interpreting data; you'll be using it to build a compelling business case. You will be able to formulate and defend a clear go/no-go recommendation, transforming complex market data into a decisive strategic plan. This course is for anyone ready to move beyond basic analysis and start driving impactful business strategy.
This module lays the foundation for strategic market analysis. You will learn why tracking market share over time is critical for understanding a competitive landscape. You will get hands-on experience calculating market share, identifying performance trends, and creating powerful data visualizations to communicate the story of who is winning and losing in a market.
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2个视频2篇阅读材料2个作业
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2个视频•总计16分钟
The Streaming Wars: A Story Told by Data•9分钟
Build a Trend Analysis from Scratch•7分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计16分钟
Market Share 101: Core Concepts and Calculations•8分钟
Your Competitive Analysis Career Path•8分钟
2个作业•总计35分钟
Hands-On Learning: Analyze the Automotive Market•25分钟
Knowledge Check: Market Share Fundamentals•10分钟
Market Entry Decision Framework
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In this module, you will transition from an analyst to a strategist. You'll learn how to use the insights from competitive analysis to make a sound, evidence-based market entry recommendation. You will master a structured scorecard framework to evaluate a new market's attractiveness and use it to formulate a definitive go/no-go decision for leadership.
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2个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
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2个视频•总计15分钟
Walmart in Germany: A "No-Go" Decision in Hindsight•8分钟
Introducing the Market Entry Scorecard•7分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计8分钟
Breaking Down the Scorecard: A Guide to Key Factors•8分钟
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