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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Analysis, Resource Utilization, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Tax, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Optimism, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Psychology, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Cultural Responsiveness, Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Accounting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Advertising, Return On Investment, A/B Testing, Machine Learning Methods, Advertising, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Kaizen Methodology, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Training, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Apache Spark, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Scheduling, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Train The Trainer, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Visionary, Leadership Development, Peer Review, Drive Engagement, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Performance Management, Communication, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks