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: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Product Improvement, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Feedback, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Strategy, Market Research, Value Propositions, MarTech, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Controls, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Financial Statements, Internal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Internal Controls, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Dashboard, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Coordination, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months