Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Supervised Learning, Product Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage, Project Planning, Systems Of Measurement, Staff Management
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Growth Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Price Negotiation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Innovation, Focus Group, Market Analysis, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Concision, Creativity, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Relational Databases
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months