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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Requirements Management, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Change Control, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Planning, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Inside Sales, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, HubSpot CRM, Predictive Modeling, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Web Applications, Debugging, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empathy, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Business Communication, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Data Validation, Business Logic, Database Design, C# (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Databases, Billing Systems, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Application, Application Development, Registration, Usability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Design, Invoicing, SQL, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, AI Enablement, Change Management, Workforce Development, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Target Audience, Adobe Express, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Community Outreach, Content Creation, Event Planning, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Copywriting, Visual Design, Marketing Channel, Graphic Design, Branding, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Billing, System Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Root Cause Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Vulnerability Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Business Ethics, Investments, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Agile Product Development, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Change Control, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks