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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accounting, Investments, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Consolidation, Financial Statements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Analysis, Sprint Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection, Tree Maps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Safety Culture, Empathy, Tactfulness, Social Skills, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Interviewing Skills, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Health Care Administration, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, HR Tech, Marketing, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks