Business model courses can help you learn value proposition design, revenue streams, customer segmentation, and competitive analysis. You can build skills in crafting business strategies, financial forecasting, and operational planning. Many courses introduce tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis, which can aid in visualizing and refining your business ideas. You'll also explore methods for testing assumptions and iterating on your models to ensure they align with market needs.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Autodesk, Design Software, 3D Assets, Creative Thinking, Conceptual Design, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Product Design, Computer Hardware, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process Reengineering, Business Strategies, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Contract Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Management, Financial Accounting, Contract Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Business, Market Share, Customer Analysis, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Modeling, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Return On Investment, IT Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Newsletters, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangGraph, OpenAI, Containerization, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Postman API Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Performance Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours