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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Mentorship, Empowerment, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Product Marketing, Product Promotion, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Interoperability, Innovation, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investments, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Virtual Teams
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Literacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Small Business Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Market Analysis, Human Resource Management, Economics, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence, Supply And Demand
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months