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: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Management Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Planning, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Content Creation, Editing, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Resource Management, Call Center Experience, Process Management, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Process Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Regional Sales, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Opportunities, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Systems Design, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Automation, Data Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Governmental Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, International Finance, Data Analysis, Economics, Fiscal Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Management, Quantitative Research, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Balance Sheet, International Relations, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Precision Medicine, Health Informatics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks