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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Acceptance Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Anatomy, Product Development, Neurology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Personal Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tufts University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Sampling (Statistics), Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Presentations, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Speaking
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control Systems, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Data Integrity, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, AI Integrations, Market Intelligence, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Test Planning, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO, User Accounts, Data Integration
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, General Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Management Reporting, Risk Management, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Asset Management, Income Statement, Loans
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Economic Development, Sustainable Engineering, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Analysis, Environmental Science, Public Policies, Financial Inclusion, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Hospitality Services, Hospitality Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Responsiveness, Hospitality and Food Services, Sustainable Business, Digital Transformation, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainable Development, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Travel Arrangements, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Hotel Operations, Food Services, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours