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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Finance, HR Tech
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Strategy, AI literacy, Brainstorming, Cloud Infrastructure, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Business Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Governance, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Relationship Building, Innovation, Business Planning, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Target Audience, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, New Business Development, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Public Relations, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Web Design and Development, Business Planning, Photography, Web Presence, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Systems Analysis, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Presentation, Process Analysis, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Business Process Modeling, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Business Analytics, Business Requirements
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Global Marketing, Business Process, Financial Statement Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Brand Strategy, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Music Performance, Business, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months