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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Forecasting, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Customer Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, People Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Science, Supply Management, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Business Writing, Leadership Development, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Business Research, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales Pipelines, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Greeting Customers, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Process Mapping, Data Collection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Music Performance, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Performing Arts, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Report Writing, Data Modeling, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Performance Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Workflow Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Business Process Automation, Scenario Testing, Process Improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Cost Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Mitigation, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks