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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, Tax Management, Tax Planning, International Finance, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Intercompany Accounting, Regulatory Compliance
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Planning, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Political Sciences, Capital Markets, Business Strategy, Investments
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Web Presence, Administration, Editing, Customer Communications Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Sales Development, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Concision, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Social Skills, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Strategy, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Brand Strategy, Branding, Financial Planning, Service Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Blockchain, Predictive Modeling, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Intranet, Collaborative Software, Team Management, File Management, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Organizational Change, Hospitality Management, Content Creation, Hospitality Services, Design Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Service Management, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Design, Prototyping, Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months