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 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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, AI Enablement, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Program Development, Development Environment, LLM Application, Maintainability, Project Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Design and Product, Strategic Planning, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Impact, Planning, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Finance, Investments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business, Capital Budgeting, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Intranet, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Content Management Systems, Newsletters, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Conflict Management, Stress Management, Prioritization, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Goal Setting, Compliance Management, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flows, Benchmarking
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months