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: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Materials Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Crisis Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contingency Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Demand Planning, Case Studies, Personal protective equipment, Operational Efficiency, Capacity Management, Business Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Collaboration, Team Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Project Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Quality Improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Business Process
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales Process, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Client Services, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Time Management, Marketing Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Social Impact, Corporate Strategy, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months