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: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, IT Management, Leadership
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Big Data, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Data-Driven Decision-Making, 3D Assets, Automation, Waste Minimization, Digital Transformation, Robotics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Generative AI, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems, AI Security, Anomaly Detection, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Data Collection, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Media and Communications, Scripting, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Employee Training, Training Programs, Professional Development, Leadership, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Trustworthiness, Marketing Psychology, Solution Selling, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Sales Strategy, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Influencing, Customer Insights, Storytelling, Empathy, Target Audience, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Coordination, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, Branding, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Systems Development, Application Servers, Database Design, Databases, Application Design, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Business Logic, Secure Coding, Data Validation, Payment Systems, Document Management, Authentications, Verification And Validation, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Return On Investment, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Content Creation, Product Design, Customer Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Persona Development, Strategic Marketing, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, E-Commerce, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Back-End Web Development, Data Modeling, Database Design, Software Architecture, Object-Relational Mapping, System Configuration, Data Persistence, Business Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Persona Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Target Audience, Sales Pipelines, Sales, Lead Generation, Customer Analysis, Email Automation, Prioritization, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months