Business model courses can help you learn value proposition design, revenue streams, customer segmentation, and competitive analysis. You can build skills in crafting business strategies, financial forecasting, and operational planning. Many courses introduce tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis, which can aid in visualizing and refining your business ideas. You'll also explore methods for testing assumptions and iterating on your models to ensure they align with market needs.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Financial Management, Business Risk Management, International Finance, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Derivatives, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Governance, Loans, Return On Investment
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Product Development, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Environment and Resource Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, SAP Applications, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, LinkedIn, Enterprise Resource Planning, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Closing (Sales), Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Product Knowledge, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Rapport Building, Relationship Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Performance Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Expectation Management, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Asset Management, Risk Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks