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: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Project Design, Facebook, Marketing, Fundraising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Diversity Awareness, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Sociology, Market Opportunities, Public History, Economics, Political Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Planning, Timelines, Project Management, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Email Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Client Services, Self-Motivation, Post-Production, Price Negotiation, Customer Relationship Building, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting, Business Systems, Professional Networking, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Project Management, Diagram Design, Workflow Management, Innovation, Business Process Modeling, Governance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Writing, Research Reports, Business Research, Business Writing, Time Management, Problem Solving, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Case, Java, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Tableau Software, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Submittals (Construction), Building Codes, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months