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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Governance, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Brand Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Brand Management, Web Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Materials, Registration, Dashboard
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Consultative Selling, Verbal Communication Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Cold Calling, Sales, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Target Audience, Sales Prospecting, Sales Process, Empathy, Rapport Building, Cross-Channel Marketing, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Insurance Sales, Productivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Smart Goals, Prioritization, Communication Strategies, Selling Techniques, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening, Sales, Rapport Building, Insurance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Scheduling, Social Media, Content Creation, Live Streaming, Content Development and Management, Video Production
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Blue Prism
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Consolidation, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Rapport Building, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months