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Introduction to Connected Strategy

Intermediate 20 hours English Verified CertificateFREE

About this course

Introduction to Connected Strategy, taught by Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Nicolaj Siggelkow, covers how companies use ongoing data-driven engagement with customers — not just one-off transactions — to build sustained competitive advantage. It draws on real company examples to show the strategic shift from selling products to maintaining connected relationships.

The honest take: this is a strategy/framework course, not a hands-on implementation course — you won't come out building the technology. It's valuable for understanding the competitive logic behind subscription models, IoT-enabled products, and ongoing customer relationships, which is exactly what a strategy course should deliver.

What you'll learn

Understand the connected strategy framework
Analyze how data-driven engagement creates competitive advantage
Apply connected strategy concepts to real company examples
Distinguish connected strategy from one-off transactional models
Evaluate subscription and ongoing-engagement business models
Identify connected-strategy opportunities in a given industry

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Christian Terwiesch & Nicolaj Siggelkow
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Christian Terwiesch and Nicolaj Siggelkow are professors at The Wharton School, co-authors of the book Connected Strategy.

Requirements

  • Basic business strategy familiarity helpful

Who this course is for

  • Business strategists and product leaders
  • MBA-level learners studying competitive strategy

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No — it's a strategy and framework course, not a technical implementation course.
Audit free; a verified certificate is available for a fee.
About 20 hours.
Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Nicolaj Siggelkow, co-authors of the book Connected Strategy.
Yes — the connected strategy framework applies broadly to any business shifting toward ongoing customer relationships.
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