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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Global Marketing, Market Share, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Marketing, Economics, Presentations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Intuit
Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Equities, Payroll
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Decision Making, Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Business Writing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Recruitment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months