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: Model Optimization, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Quality, Machine Learning Software, Business Metrics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Layout Design, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Peer Review, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Decision Support Systems, Business Solutions, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analysis, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Operational Performance Management, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Management, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Strategic Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Management, Project Coordination, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Team Oriented, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Communication Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Journey Mapping, Agile Methodology, Customer experience improvement, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Prototyping, Experience Design, User Story, Product Development, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Product Strategy, Process Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours