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: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Communication, Outside Sales, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sustainable Business, Governmental Accounting, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Management, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, Request for Proposal, Public Policies, Supplier Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Marketing, Business, Target Market, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Data Collection, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Acceptance Testing, Prioritization, Team Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Marketing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Communication Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Value Propositions
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks