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.

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Needs Assessment, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Systems Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Return On Investment, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Pedagogy, Teaching, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Instructional Strategies, Business Strategy, Education Software and Technology, Train The Trainer, Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Proposal Development, Case Studies, Student Engagement, Business Planning, Course Development, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Driving engagement, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Selling Techniques, Sales, General Sales Practices, Upselling, Cross Selling, Prioritization, Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Software, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Team Building, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Technical Communication, Content Creation, Generative AI, Process Mapping, Communication, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Gerontology, Relationship Building, Empathy, Social Impact, Social Skills, Child Development, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, No-Code Development, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Automation, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months