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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Kaizen Methodology, Customer Relationship Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Brainstorming, Benchmarking, Quality Assurance and Control, Change Management, Organizational Change
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, No-Code Development, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Document Management, Productivity, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts, Databases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Solution Design, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, Business Analysis, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, ChatGPT, Technical Consulting, Software Architecture, Consulting, Systems Thinking, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Working Capital, Investments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Sales Presentation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Business Communication, Document Management, Data Sharing, Data Visualization, Version Control, Business Software, File Management, Multimedia, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Tax, Export Control, Global Marketing, Economics, Tax Compliance, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Culture, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Governance, Social Impact, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Innovation, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks