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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Time Management, People Development, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Organizational Strategy, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Composure, Communication Strategies, Communication, Self-Awareness, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Stormwater Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sanitation, Water Quality, Civil Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Investments, Return On Investment, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Decision Making, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, International Finance, Business Management, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, Google Workspace, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Desktop Support, Cloud Applications, Business Technologies, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft 365, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Servers, Help Desk Support, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Teams, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Customer Inquiries
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks