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Business Strategy & Operations
Run a business — strategy, operations, metrics, and systems.
Business Analysis & Process Management (Coursera GP)
Coursera Guided Project (Mahi Ismail): analyze businesses from a process view — recognize business processes, Lucidchart modeling, create and evaluate process models, find business solutions. ~2 hours, desktop only, shareable certificate.
Strategyzer Library
Home of the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas: official templates, instruction manuals, whitepapers, and 30+ free strategy tools including Test Cards, Learning Cards, and Progress Boards. You learn to design, describe, test, and pivot business models, then practice by filling the canvases on real ventures. Built by Osterwalder & Pigneur's team; used by startups and corporations worldwide.
What Is Strategy? (Michael Porter)
Michael Porter's foundational HBR article on strategy: operational effectiveness is not strategy; competitive advantage comes from unique positioning, trade-offs, and fit across activities. Full text freely readable on hbr.org with the famous IKEA and Vanguard cases used to practice strategic analysis. Required reading in MBA strategy courses (e.g., MIT 15.900). For managers, founders, and strategy students.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Strategic Management I (15.902)
Full MIT Sloan graduate course on strategic management, free on OCW: lecture notes, readings, assignments, and exams covering the Delta Model, Porter's frameworks, resource-based view, competitive dynamics, and corporate strategy. You study frameworks and then practice by working through the course's case-based assignments and problem sets. For MBA students, managers, and self-learners.
Harvard Business School Free Case Studies
A curated set of real Harvard Business School case studies available at no cost, covering marketing, leadership, operations, and strategy. Each case presents a genuine business dilemma with supporting data, letting you practice analysis, decision-making, and business frameworks the way MBA students do. Downloadable PDFs include discussion questions to guide your thinking. The free collection is a subset; the wider HBS case library is paid. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/free-case-studies/
MIT Sloan MBA First-Semester Core (MIT OpenCourseWare)
Full MIT Sloan MBA first-semester core courses republished free on MIT OpenCourseWare, covering finance, strategy, and organizational behavior with lecture videos, readings, and problem sets. You can study graduate-level business fundamentals at your own pace without paying tuition. Best for self-learners, aspiring consultants, and working professionals who want an Ivy-caliber business curriculum. MIT OCW is one of the largest free university courseware archives in the world.
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review publishes thousands of articles, case studies, and research summaries on competitive strategy, corporate governance, operations, and leadership, with a large free archive alongside premium subscriber content. Reading it teaches real-world strategy frameworks and execution lessons from top academics and executives. Suited to managers, strategists, and students. HBR is among the most influential business publications globally, so content stays rigorous and current.
$100M Offers Free Training (Acquisition.com)
Alex Hormozi's free companion course to the $100M Offers book, hosted on Acquisition.com, with downloadable worksheets that walk you through building a Grand Slam Offer step by step using the Value Equation. You practice pricing, value stacking, and guarantee design on your own business as you go. Geared to founders, marketers, and agency owners who want offer-led growth. The full audiobook is also free via Hormozi's podcast feed.
r/strategy
A Reddit community of strategy practitioners who discuss competitive strategy, market positioning, frameworks like Porter's Five Forces, and real business cases from companies and consultancies. Browsing threads and linked resources teaches how strategy concepts apply in practice and surfaces recommended books and frameworks. Useful for MBA students, consultants, and executives. Free and open to anyone.
FourWeekMBA
An in-depth business strategy blog covering business models, competitive analysis frameworks, distribution strategy, and breakdowns of tech giants, plus free framework guides such as Porter's Value Chain and PESTEL analysis. Each analysis is written to teach strategic thinking through real companies rather than abstract theory. Best for entrepreneurs, analysts, and executives who want practical strategy education in digestible articles. Free to read.
OpenLearn Money & Business Free Courses
Free courses from The Open University on business strategy, operations management, leadership, marketing, and project management, including full courses like Introduction to Operations Management with study materials and free statements of participation. You learn through guided modules, real case studies, and interactive activities at beginner-to-intermediate level. Suited to career changers and practicing managers. One of the largest free university course catalogs available.
MIT Sloan Management Review
The management journal of MIT Sloan publishes research-based articles on strategy, innovation, operations, and digital transformation written by leading academics and executives. Reading it teaches evidence-driven strategic thinking that goes beyond pop management advice. Most articles are freely readable online. Best for managers, strategists, and MBA students who want rigorous, research-grounded business insight.
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What Matters: OKR Resources
John Doerr's official OKR platform offering the free OKRs Explained course, short video lessons, an OKR toolkit with templates for every stage of the goal cycle, and guides for navigating tough performance conversations. You learn to set objectives and key results, run the OKR cycle, and align teams around measurable outcomes. Ideal for leaders and operations managers implementing goal-setting systems. Free.
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Business Strategy Specialization (University of Virginia)
A five-course specialization from the University of Virginia covering industry analysis, competitive advantage, business growth strategy, and strategic planning, ending with a capstone where you produce a full strategic analysis of a real business. You can audit every course free and pay only for certificates. Designed for professionals and students at beginner level, taught by Professor Michael Lenox and colleagues. Over 100,000 learners enrolled. Free with limits.
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OpenLearn Business Models in Strategic Management
A free 10-hour Open University course that introduces the theory and practice of business models in strategic management, including types of business models and how to design them. You will learn to build a business model canvas and apply it to professional development and career strategy, with quizzes and a free statement of participation. Great for entrepreneurs and managers exploring strategy frameworks.
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IBM Enterprise Design Thinking
IBM's free Enterprise Design Thinking training that teaches a human-centered approach to strategy and innovation: understanding users, running design research, synthesizing findings, prototyping, and storytelling. Earn the free Practitioner badge on IBM SkillsBuild after completing the course and passing quizzes. Designed for teams and individuals who want to align around user outcomes and apply design thinking inside organizations.
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Strategyzer Free Knowledge Library
The Strategyzer Knowledge Library offers 30+ free strategy tools created by Alex Osterwalder, including the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, test cards, and instruction manuals from Business Model Generation. Each downloadable tool comes with guides and trigger questions to help you design and test business models. Essential practice material for entrepreneurs, strategists, and students of business model innovation.
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Coursera Foundations of Business Strategy (UVA Darden)
Foundations of Business Strategy from the University of Virginia's Darden School, free to audit on Coursera. Top-ranked faculty teach SWOT, competitor, environmental, Five Forces, and capabilities analyses plus strategy maps, using real company cases. A certificate is optional and paid; auditing gives full access to video lectures and readings. Ideal for beginners building structured strategic thinking skills.
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FourWeekMBA Strategy Tools and Business Models
A free business strategy encyclopedia and blog with thousands of in-depth articles on business models, frameworks, and real company strategies like Amazon, Apple, and Google. Includes a strategy toolbox covering the Ansoff matrix, Porter's value chain, balanced scorecard, and GE-McKinsey matrix. Written for founders, analysts, and students, it is excellent studied material for learning how strategy works in practice.
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Blue Ocean Strategy Tools and Frameworks
Free tools and frameworks from W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne, creators of Blue Ocean Strategy: the strategy canvas, four actions framework, six paths framework, and buyer utility map. Includes interactive tools, templates, and step-by-step tutorials to create uncontested market space, plus a free downloadable toolkit PDF. Used in nearly 3,000 universities, this is authoritative material for market-creation strategy.
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Google re:Work — Guide to Set Goals with OKRs
Google's official free guide to OKRs, based on how Google runs goal setting. Covers writing objectives and key results, cascading goals, and avoiding common mistakes. Includes real internal examples and printable resources. Entirely free, no registration required.
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Asana — SWOT Analysis Guide & Template
Free guide explaining SWOT analysis with a step-by-step process, example grids, and a downloadable template. Explains how to turn strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into strategic actions. Suitable for teams and solo strategists alike. No account needed to read the guide.
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Saylor Academy — BUS300 Operations Management Course
Fully free college-level course in operations management covering process design, capacity, inventory, quality, and supply chains. Includes readings, case studies, and quizzes with no paywall or audit restrictions. Self-paced and open to anyone. A genuinely free alternative to paid operations courses.
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Lean Enterprise Institute — What Is Lean?
Free introductory resources on Lean thinking and continuous improvement from the Lean Enterprise Institute. Explains the five Lean principles, value streams, and waste elimination with case examples. A solid entry point into Lean/Six Sigma basics for operations roles. Free articles and explainers.
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KPI.org — Free KPI Framework Library
Explicitly free online resource on Key Performance Indicators sponsored by the Balanced Scorecard Institute. Covers what KPIs are, the MPRA measurement methodology, and KPI development best practices. Helps managers pick and design meaningful metrics aligned to strategy. No cost to access.
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strategy+business — Strategy Magazine & Articles
PwC's free strategy magazine publishing accessible articles on competitive strategy, transformation, and leadership. Features frameworks, executive interviews, and real company cases. Regularly updated with fresh thinking for strategists. Articles are freely readable online.
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Trade.gov — Country Commercial Guides (Market Entry)
Free U.S. government market research reports covering entry strategies for 100+ countries: regulations, distribution channels, tariffs, and business culture. The standard free reference for market-entry planning. Updated annually by commercial officers abroad. No signup or payment.
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SBA — Write Your Business Plan (Financials)
Free government guide on writing a business plan including the financials section: profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet projections. Links to downloadable SBA templates and financing guidance. Covers what lenders and investors expect in financial forecasts. Completely free.
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a16z Podcast — Tech & Business Strategy Conversations
Free podcast feed from Andreessen Horowitz featuring operators and researchers on strategy, markets, and company building. Long-form episodes dissect how winning businesses are designed and scaled. Great passive-learning companion for strategy professionals. Free on all podcast platforms.
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