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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Forecasting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, TikTok, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Pinterest, Keyword Research, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Prioritization, Scalability, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Risking, Engineering Practices, Research, Value Engineering, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Peer Review, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Diagram Design, Trustworthiness, Planning, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Compensation Management, Change Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Waste Minimization, Quality Management, Return On Investment, Process Mapping, Project Management, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Political Sciences, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Investments, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Asset Management, Case Studies, Wealth Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Statement, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Product Assortment, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, Production Process, Financial Statements, Price Negotiation, Capacity Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months