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: Blockchain, Governance, Business Transformation, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technical Standard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Supply Chain Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Process Mapping, Logistics, Product Strategy, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, IT Management, Balance Sheet, Information Systems, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Business Priorities, Prioritization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Operational Analysis, Business Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Internal Auditing, External Auditing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Lobbying, Labor Law, Tax Compliance, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure, Social Impact
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour, Technology Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Control Systems, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours