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 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: Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Storytelling, Video Editing, Videography, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Project Management, Process Optimization, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Planning, Presentations, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Research
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Case Studies, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Case Law
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Work Order, Process Design, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Safety Culture, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Risk Management, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Derivatives, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Cost Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks