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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Liberal Arts, Social Impact, Business Economics, Culture, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Professional Development, People Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Adaptability, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Technology Strategies, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Statistics, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Writing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Compliance Reporting, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Talent Sourcing, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Database Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Risk Management, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks