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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, AI Product Strategy, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Project Scoping, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Planning, Project Management, Project Coordination, Work Breakdown Structure, Interpersonal Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Marketing, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Product Demonstration, Vocabulary, Recruitment, Language Learning, Employee Onboarding, Verbal Communication Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, MarTech, Content Strategy, Business Analytics, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, Digital Transformation, Customer Insights, Data Visualization, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Wrangling, Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Presentations, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Cleansing, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks