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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Organizational Structure, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Model Training, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Product Planning, Cost Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Development, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Ideation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Organizational Change, Change Management, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Transformation, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Habit Formation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HRCI
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Cashiering, Empathy, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Transaction Processing, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Product Knowledge, Team Oriented, Conflict Management, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Operations, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Development, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Business Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months