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: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Product Marketing, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Version Control, Java, Software Versioning, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Mac OS, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Proofreading, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Editing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Acumen, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Investments, Return On Investment, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Decision Making, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, International Finance, Business Management, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Budget Management, Capacity Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Corporate Sustainability, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Identity and Access Management, Customer Support, System Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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: Telecommuting, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Communication, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, GitHub, Version Control, .NET Framework, Git (Version Control System), ASP.NET, Application Frameworks, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Microsoft Development Tools, HTML and CSS
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Responsive Web Design, Business Process Automation, UI Components, No-Code Development, Product Automation, Automation, Process Development, Layout Design, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks