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.

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Appraisal, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Review, People Analytics, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Strategy, Accountability, Employee Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Integrity, Performance Metric, Business Intelligence, Standard Operating Procedure, Vendor Management, Supplier Performance Management, Performance Review, Data Validation, Data Maintenance, Performance Reporting, Verification And Validation, Data Capture, Data Management, Data Access, Record Keeping, Procurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Digital Brand Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Brand Awareness, Digital Publishing, Collaborative Software, Marketing, Creative Design, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Proofreading, Editing, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Presentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Product Design, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Systems, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Demand Planning, Market Opportunities, Health Policy, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Project Planning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Decision Intelligence, Descriptive Statistics, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Reinforcement Learning, Apache Kafka, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Diagram Design, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Query Languages
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Personal Integrity, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Employee Coaching, Workforce Development, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Cash Management, Operating Budget, Video Production, Cost Management, Management Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fiscal Management, Media Production, Cash Flows, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Production Planning, Operating Cost, Post-Production, Cinematography, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Instagram, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours