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.

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Apple iOS, Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence Software, SAP Applications, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Data Sharing, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Mobile Security, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Analytics, AI Security, Big Data, Investment Management, Coaching, Trend Analysis, Scalability, Emotional Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Business, Employee Engagement, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Estimation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Service Level
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Strategies, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Revenue Management, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Crisis Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Product Strategy, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Branding, Integrated Marketing Communications, Cross-Channel Marketing, Communication Planning, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Media Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Media Strategy, Retail Store Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Cloud, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Database Management, IBM Cloud, Architectural Design, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months