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.

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Grant Writing, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Acumen, Loans, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accruals, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Productivity Software, Editing, Graphic Design, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Strategies, Aesthetics, Case Studies, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design, Graphic Design, Social Impact, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Markets, Bidding, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Health Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, People Development, Relationship Building, Human Development, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Crisis Intervention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, digital literacy, Business Modeling, Production Process, Systems Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Innovation, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Data Science, Brand Management, Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Marketing Management, Culture Transformation, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Analytical Skills, Advertising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks