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: Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Cloud-Based Integration, Productivity Software, Dashboard, Digital Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Dayforce (HCM Software), HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Human Resources, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Payroll, Data Architecture, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Workforce Planning, Oracle Cloud Applications, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Enterprise Resource Planning, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Business Strategy, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Document Management, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Records Management, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Data Sharing, Product Testing, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, ASP.NET, Software Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Business Logic, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Project Management, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Project Design, Project Implementation, Culture Transformation, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, Business Transformation, Product Improvement, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Social Impact, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Performance Metric, Sales Pipelines, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Data Pipelines, Compliance Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Generative AI, Design and Product, Product Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Design Elements And Principles, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks