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: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Diagram Design, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Scientific Methods, Information Architecture, Business Communication, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Management, Business Marketing, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Risk Management, Solution Design, Experience Design, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Process Design, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Agile Product Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Assortment, Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Return On Investment, IT Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Service Level Agreement, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), DevOps, Virtual Networking, System Design and Implementation, Load Balancing, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication Planning, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Dashboard, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentations, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Team Building, Teamwork
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, People Management, Business Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, Accounting, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Management, Business Marketing, Financial Analysis, Innovation, Finance, Recruitment, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Sustainable Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Strategy, Data Governance, AI Enablement, Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Model Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks