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: People Development, People Analytics, Data Storytelling, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Human Resource Strategy, People Management, Employee Coaching, AI Enablement, Organizational Development, Dashboard, Coaching, Portfolio Management, Training Programs, Talent Management, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Management, Team Performance Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Behavioral Management, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure, Process Management, IT Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Project Implementation, Resource Allocation, Contract Management, Project Controls, Construction Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Workflow Management, Project Schedules, Operations Management, Capacity Planning, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Project Performance, Resource Management, Productivity, Performance Measurement, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Heat Maps, Trend Analysis, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Sales, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data, Microsoft Project, Business, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Power BI, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Dashboard Creation, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Data Management, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Analytical Skills, Data Validation, Data Analysis, AI Integrations, Data Integrity, Performance Analysis, Data Quality, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Planogram, Inventory and Warehousing, Product Assortment, Retail Management, Global Marketing, Merchandising, Warehouse Operations, Warehouse Management, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management System, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Product Management, Business Strategy, Sales, Operational Efficiency, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Technical Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Analysis, Equities, Business Reporting, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Investments, Business, Analysis, Sales, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Sales Prospecting, Stakeholder Engagement, Prospecting and Qualification, Cold Calling, Sales Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Account Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales, Sales Process, Consultative Selling, Account Strategy, Outbound Calls, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Active Listening, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Client Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Program Management, Bidding, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Leadership, Communication Planning, Project Estimation, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Contract Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Procurement, Project Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Record Keeping, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Compliance Training, Records Management, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brochures, Microsoft Word, Photo Editing, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Layout Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Microsoft Project, Image Quality, Design, Creative Design, Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Content, Digital Marketing, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks