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: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Sustainable Systems, Export Control, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Performance Metric, Workflow Management, Project Planning, Project Performance, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Advertising, Culture, Advertising Campaigns, Team Leadership, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Communication Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Adaptability, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Deductive Reasoning, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Logical Reasoning, Personal Development, Positivity, Professional Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, AI literacy, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Performance Measurement, Capital Markets, Market Trend, Investment Management, Investments, Securities Trading, Applied Machine Learning, Market Data, Machine Learning Methods, Return On Investment, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Financial Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Product Requirements, Customer experience strategy (CX), Journey Mapping, Presentations, Project Management Software, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Business Continuity, Operational Analysis, Business Marketing, Leadership and Management, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks