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.
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Advocacy, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Strategic Partnership, Thought Leadership, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Share, Personal Attributes, Consulting, Automation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Sales, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Rmarkdown, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Earned Media, Marketing Communications, Promotions and Campaigns, Branding, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Product Promotion, Customer Insights, Owned Media, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Order Delivery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Project Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Property Accounting, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Data Preprocessing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Service Improvement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support and Services, Customer Complaint Resolution, Performance Measurement, Technical Support, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relationship Management, Office Procedures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Discussion Facilitation, Business Leadership, Influencing, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Training, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership and Management, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Safety Culture, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Digital Transformation, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Data Mapping, Cultural Responsiveness, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Management, Team Building, Resilience, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months