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: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Equity, Behavioral Health, Health Administration, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Sales, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Communication, Sales Prospecting, Negotiation, Customer Engagement, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Relationship Building, Personalized Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Automation, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Spatial Data Analysis, Automation, Auditing, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Inside Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Generative AI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Management Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Financial Reporting, Performance Metric, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Budget Management, Accounting, Business Metrics, Small Business Accounting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, ChatGPT, Lead Generation, Social Media Content, Digital Publishing, Sales Process, Web Content, Sales Development, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Digital Content, Advertising, Email Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Case Studies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Analysis, Auditing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales, Product Promotion, Growth Strategies, Product Knowledge, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Product Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing Automation, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Branding, International Relations, Business Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Brand Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Typography, Storytelling, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Management, Business Marketing, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Sales Management, Team Motivation, Employee Onboarding, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Sales Process, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Teamwork, Intercultural Competence, Performance Management, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Coaching, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks