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.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, New Business Development, Business Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Empathy, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations Management, Return On Investment, Process Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Cash Flows, Finance, Production Process, Operational Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Cryptography, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability Reporting, Finance, Asset Management, Banking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks