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: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentations, Technical Sales, Phone Sales, Telephone Skills, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Development, Business Communication, Outside Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Editing, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Embeddings, Graphic Design, File Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Tax Compliance, Risk Management, Tax Management, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Due Diligence, Tax, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Business Process, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Fundraising, Growth Strategies, Product Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Market Research, New Product Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Matrix Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Rapport Building, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Timelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Supply And Demand, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Policy Analysis, Fiscal Management, Socioeconomics, Estimation, Tax, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Financial Systems, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Human Resources, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Performance Management, People Management, Talent Recruitment, Staff Management, Performance Appraisal, Culture Transformation, People Development, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Delegation Skills, Organizational Development, Employee Coaching
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Financial Modeling, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Financial Auditing, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization, Auditing, Version Control, Persuasive Communication, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months