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.

Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Compensation Strategy, Team Building, Compensation Management, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounting Records, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Compliance Management, Billing, Tax Compliance, Record Keeping, Accounting, Records Management, Document Control, Tax Management, Performance Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Reconciliation, Performance Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Negotiation, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Relationship Building, Team Management, Decision Making, Marketing, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Target Market, Diplomacy, World History, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Case Studies, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Case Law
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Application Security, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Bash (Scripting Language), Regulatory Compliance, Unix, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Virtualization
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statement Analysis, Non-Profit Accounting, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Expense Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Inventory Accounting, Tax Management, Compliance Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Data, Accounting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mediation, Relationship Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Leadership, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Video Production, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Acumen, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks