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.
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Brand Loyalty, Customer Advocacy, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Success Management, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, Strategic Marketing, Culture Transformation, Market Share
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Production Process, Process Management, Production Management, Business Process, Operational Performance Management, Quality Management, Process Optimization, Business Workflow Analysis, Inventory Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Performance Improvement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Relationship Building, Psychology, Habit Formation, Cognitive flexibility, Liberal Arts, Culture, Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operational Excellence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Adaptability, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Solution Delivery, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Team Management, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Aptly
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Content Scheduling, Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Content Marketing, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Awareness, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Branding, Content Development and Management, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Value Propositions, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication Strategies, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Health Assessment, Statistical Reporting, Health Disparities, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Maternal Health, Model Evaluation, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Specialized Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Tax, Private Equity, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Tax Management, Corporate Finance, Tax, Tax Laws, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Equities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Federal Information Security Management Act, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months