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: 3D Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Prototyping, Product Development, Production Process, Social Impact, Materials science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting, Income Statement, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Income Tax
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance, Equities, Brokerage, Underwriting, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Application Development, Productivity Software, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Health Equity, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Logistics Management, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Price Negotiation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks