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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Mentorship, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Strategy, Leadership, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Innovation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Advertising Campaigns, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Property Management Systems, Customer Complaint Resolution, Operational Excellence, Customer Insights, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Analysis, Value Propositions, Customer Engagement, Team Oriented, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Product Demonstration, Upselling, Selling Techniques, Personalized Service, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Oriented, Customer Engagement, Customer Complaint Resolution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Case Studies, User Experience Design, Test Tools, Customer Insights, Leadership and Management, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Sustainable Design, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flows
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months