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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Concision, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning, Leadership and Management, Human Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Logical Reasoning, Geometry, Deductive Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Market Opportunities, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Case Studies, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Software, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, MySQL Workbench, Information Systems Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Audits, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Sales Training, Inside Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Purchasing, Compensation Management, Goal Setting, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Liquidation, Tax Laws, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Tax Planning, Corporate Finance, Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational Structure, Property Accounting, Business Analysis, Case Studies
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mapping, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Support, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Civil Law, Equities, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Registration, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months