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: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer Retention, Responsible AI, Customer Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Governance, Social Impact, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Innovation, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Target Audience, Data Manipulation, Proposal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Control, Asset Management, Investments, Internal Controls
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Growth Strategies, Process Development, Sales, Sales Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Research Reports, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management, People Management, Business Writing, Writing and Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Cost Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Business Transformation, Collaborative Software, Cost Management, Cloud Solutions, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Rapport Building, Employee Onboarding, Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Performance Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Safety Culture, Productivity, Coaching, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Goal Setting, Planning, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Organizational Structure, Influencing, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks