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: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Conflict Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication, Value Engineering, Contract Management, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Overcoming Objections, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Data Modeling, Database Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Version Control, Web Applications, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Social Impact, Formal Learning, Community Organizing, Personal Integrity, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Community Development, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Teaching
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Purchasing, Business Ethics, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, Social Impact, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Accountability, Due Diligence, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Governance, Service Management, Solution Design, Innovation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Web Analytics, Event Management, Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Social Media, E-Commerce, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Pharmaceuticals, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks