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: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Influencing, Communication, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Personal Attributes, Active Listening, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management, Database Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Incident Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Information Management, Event Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Calendar Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Social Impact, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaborative Software, Canva (Software), Team Management, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Content Creation, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, New Product Development, Quality Assurance and Control, Sales Strategy, Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Sales Enablement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cross-Functional Collaboration, User Feedback, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Resource Management, Team Leadership, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Improvement Process, User Story, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, International Relations, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Mediation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months