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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Professional Networking, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Philanthropy, Portfolio Management, Land Management, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Financial Modeling, Tax Planning, Investments, Investment Management, Succession Planning, Risk Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Management Systems, Scheduling, Content Creation, Global Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Automation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Test Tools, Process Improvement, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, No-Code Development, Customer experience improvement, Email Automation, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Automation, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Support, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer and Client Support, Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Financial Services, Transaction Processing, Financial Systems, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Cost Reduction, Data Security, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Machine Learning, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Live Streaming, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Benefits Administration, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Management, Scheduling, Change Management, Procurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Culture, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Employee Engagement, Research Methodologies, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Software Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks