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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Cost Accounting, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment Strategies, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Recruitment, Employee Engagement
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Usability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Databases, Debugging, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Podcasting, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Sales, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Promotional Strategies, ChatGPT
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Dashboard, Marketing Automation, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Marketing Analytics, Data Maintenance, Data Quality, Automation, Reconciliation, Data Governance, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Pareto Chart, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Interactive Design, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Content Creation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months