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: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Business Research, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Business Metrics, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Microsoft 365, Order Management, Document Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Strategy, Management Reporting, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Data Presentation, Team Leadership, Statistical Methods, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Clinical Assessment, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Valuation, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Program Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Business Software, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Strategy, Automation, Workflow Management, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months