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: Workforce Planning, Job Analysis, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Google Sheets, Consolidation, Talent Acquisition, Compensation Analysis, Recruitment, Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Innovation, Learning Theory, Learning Strategies, Creativity, Planning, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Communication, Google Gemini, AI Enablement, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Adaptability, Recruitment, Professional Networking, Google Sheets, Generative AI, Timelines, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Logistics Management, Inventory Management System, Working Capital, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Leadership, Communication, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Management, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Service Level, Order Management, Demand Planning, Performance Measurement, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks