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 San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Amazon Web Services, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Databases, Business Analytics, NoSQL, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Data Transformation
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Performance Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Business Communication, Communication, Action Oriented, Organizational Development, Decision Making
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Hult International Business School
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Workforce Management, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Logistics Management, Business Technologies, Reverse Logistics, Waste Minimization, Innovation
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Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Return On Investment
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Hotel Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Revenue Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Kanban Principles, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication Strategies
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, ISO 9000 Series, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Program Implementation, Process Improvement, Culture Transformation, Project Performance, Risk Management, Cost Management, Operational Risk, Performance Measurement, Project Controls, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Quality Control, Project Management
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months