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: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Project Management, Document Management, Content Development and Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Dashboard, E-Commerce, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regional Sales, Business Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Writing, Microsoft Office, Concision, Editing, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Positivity, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Development, People Management, Resource Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Political Sciences, Rapport Building, Leadership and Management, Behavioral Management, Influencing, Organizational Effectiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategies, Marketing, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Business Ethics, Market Dynamics, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months