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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Data, Cost Reduction, Budget Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, Multi-Cloud, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cyber Governance
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Workflow Management, Personalized Campaigns, Copywriting, Project Planning, Driving engagement, Branding, Target Audience, Peer Review, A/B Testing, Constructive Feedback, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Oriented, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Positivity, Goal Setting, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Planning, Learning Strategies, Social Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Tree Maps, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Information Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Organizational Structure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Access, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Storage, Organizational Effectiveness, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Budgeting, Budget Management, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Production Planning, Post-Production, Cinematography, Cost Management, Project Finance, Production Management, Intellectual Property, Expense Management, Coordinating, Video Editing, Storytelling, Workflow Management, Musical Composition, Coordination, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Performance Management, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Drive Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Market Research
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks