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: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Training Programs, Pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Data Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Presentations, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supplier Management, Market Share, Supply Chain Management, Blockchain, Supplier Relationship Management, FinTech, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Accounts Payable, Supplier Risk Management, Cash Management, Procurement, Customer Analysis, Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Prospecting and Qualification, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Risk Control, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Request for Proposal, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Management, Strategic Partnership, Bidding, Plan Execution, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Digital Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Analysis, Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis, Business Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Analysis, Business Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, General Sales Practices, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Planning, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Promotions and Campaigns, Media Planning, Paid media, Revenue Management, Sales Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Communication Planning, Excel Formulas, Performance Metric, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Meeting Facilitation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Risk Management Framework, Sustainability Reporting, Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Optimization, Growth Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Drive Engagement, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Corporate Accounting, Investment Banking, Finance, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Market, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months