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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Technology Solutions, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Diversity Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Coordination
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Workforce Development, Automation, Sustainable Technologies, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, English Language, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Language Learning, Health And Wellness Coaching, Time Management, Relationship Building, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Collection, AI Workflows, Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Accounting, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Self-Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Empathy, Human Resource Policies, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Design, Environmental Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks