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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Diversity Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Solution Design, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Brand Strategy
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Tax, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Sales Tax, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Equities, Loans, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Writing, Communication, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Medical Terminology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Design, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Asset Management, Innovation, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Business Valuation, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Awareness, Influencing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Biomedical Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Market Dynamics, Health Administration, Health Policy, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks