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.

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Leadership, Business Strategies, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Economics
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Risking, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Social Justice
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Probability, Artificial Neural Networks, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Technical Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Influencing, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Governance, Social Impact, Advocacy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Adaptation, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks