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: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Data Compilation, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Income Statement, Engineering Management, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, Technology Strategies, Organizational Development, Business Modeling, Cash Flows, Business Development, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Engineering
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, Virtual Teams, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Data Store, Computing Platforms, Data Modeling, Application Development, Business Logic, Case Studies, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Teamwork, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Needs Assessment, Surveys, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Collection, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Investments, Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks