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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Insurance, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Insurance Policies, Governance, Sustainability Reporting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Student Engagement, Cinematography, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Skills, Scope Management, Procedure Development, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Verification And Validation, Technical Standard
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intel
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Concision, Writing, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Communication, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Risking, Leadership and Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Sales Enablement, Data Access, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Dashboard, Sales Development, Automation, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Proposal Development, Gift Accounting, Prospecting and Qualification, Campaign Management, Grant Applications, Tax Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Business Writing, Developing Training Materials
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months