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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Employee Coaching, Organizational Skills, Concision, Management Training And Development, Active Listening, Delegation Skills, Business Correspondence, Writing, English Language, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Integrated Marketing Communications, Service Design, Service Management, Personalized Service, Service Improvement, Service Level, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Communications, Employee Training, Product Marketing, Operational Excellence, Marketing Channel, Marketing, Product Strategy, Quality Management, Staff Management, Promotional Strategies, Operational Efficiency
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Scalability, Organizational Strategy, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Large Language Modeling, Business Risk Management, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Success Management, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Microsoft Copilot, Proposal Development, Customer Engagement, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Account Management, Strategic Partnership, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Proposal Writing, Power BI, Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, Gap Analysis, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Business Ethics, Financial Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Consolidation, Intercompany Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Data, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making, Financial Accounting, Business Strategies, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Workforce Planning, Program Implementation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Talent Pipelining, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, People Development, Continuous Improvement Process, People Analytics, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Mediation, Communication, Contract Compliance, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Planning, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Registration, Sales Tax, Tax, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Management, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Tax Laws, Regulatory Requirements, E-Commerce, Verification And Validation, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Business Ethics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Data, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, Supply And Demand, Cost Management, Risking, Revenue Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Controls, Fraud detection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Management, Compliance Management, Tax Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Billing & Invoicing, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Tax Laws, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Registration, Payment Systems, E-Commerce
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Financial Policy, Cost Management, Production Management, Decision Making
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks