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: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Classification Algorithms, Business Ethics, Governance
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Impact, Planning, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Employee Onboarding, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Surveys
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Growth Mindedness, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Instagram, Administration, Marketing Automation, Content Development and Management, Marketing, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Vibrations, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Compliance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Dashboard, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, ChatGPT, Cloud Computing, Pandas (Python Package), Business Workflow Analysis, Data Manipulation, No-Code Development, Context Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Applications, AI Workflows, Cloud Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), WordPress
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Team Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours