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: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Energy and Utilities, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Engineering, Facility Operations, Sustainable Technologies, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Financial Modeling, Project Implementation, Electrical Equipment, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Drive Engagement, Instructing, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Data Management, Collaboration, Planning
★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis
★ 4.8 (827) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management
★ 4.6 (805) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
★ 4.9 (545) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary
★ 4.8 (788) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Active Listening, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Customer Analysis, Composure, Communication Strategies, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Persuasive Communication
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology
★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, MySQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Software, Report Writing, GitHub, Performance Tuning, Jupyter
★ 4.6 (985) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months