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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Data Management, Wireless Networks, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Technologies, Machine Controls, Real Time Data, Automation, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, User Experience, Web Content, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Solutions, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Hugging Face
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Relational Databases, Forecasting, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Social Media, Innovation, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, E-Commerce, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months