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: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management, Risk Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Analytics, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Trend Analysis, Investments, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Smart Goals, Prioritization, Team Leadership, Productivity, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Strategic Prioritization, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Metric, Contextual Advertising, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Advertising, Media Planning, Bidding, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months