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.

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Maintainability, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Integration Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Regression Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Resource Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Communication, Team Oriented
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Return On Investment, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks