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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Process Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Logistics Management, Internet Of Things, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Marketing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Communication Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, User Story, Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Contract Review, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Compliance, Workers Compensation, Legal Risk, Compensation Management, Case Law
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Program Development, Program Management, Project Design, Process Management, Business Process, Timelines, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Merchandise Displays, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Planogram, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Selling Techniques, Customer Insights, Analysis, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics, Digital Transformation, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainable Development, Travel Arrangements, Food Services, Economic Development, Environmental Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, System Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks