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 System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Quality Control, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Design, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Administration, Product Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Financial Market, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Performance Analysis, Income Tax, Decision Making, Benchmarking
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Forecasting, Expense Management, Revenue Management, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Restful API, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, YAML, Load Balancing, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Investments, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks