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: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Financial Data, Business Metrics, Business Modeling, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Data Access, Data Quality
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Process, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management
Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Data Analysis, Image Analysis
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Project Design, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Product Improvement, Risk Management, Marketing Strategies
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, E-Commerce, Social Media, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Business
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Centers, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies
Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Business Marketing, Strategic Communication, Product Knowledge, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process Reengineering, Business Strategies, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Health Education, Geriatrics, Coaching, Motivational Skills
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Lifting Ability, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Productivity, Compliance Management, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks