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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Data Security, Business Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Equities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Presentations, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Analytics, Data Visualization, Training Programs, Customer Insights, Microsoft PowerPoint, Influencing, Data Science, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Procurement, Robotic Process Automation, Supply Chain Systems, Business Process Automation, Technology Solutions, Operational Efficiency, AI Enablement, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Sales, Marketing Collateral, Design, Sales Strategy, Marketing Materials, Layout Design, Digital Design, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Compliance Management, Supplier Management, Regulatory Compliance, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Procurement, Supply Chain, Community Development, Innovation, Economic Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Waste Minimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Query Languages, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, Governance, Performance Measurement, Process Management, IT Management, Business Process, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Goal Setting, Business Analysis, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks