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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Delegation Skills, Time Management, AI literacy, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Decision Making, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Milestones (Project Management), Business Modeling, Solution Design, Value Propositions, Business Solutions, Business Research, Market Research, Target Market, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Governance, Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Organizational Structure, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Tax, Business Management, Corporate Tax, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Corporate Finance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Equities, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Lawsuits
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Communication Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Communication, AI Integrations, AI Security, Business Communication, Business Process Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Critical Thinking, Verification And Validation, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Online Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Journey Mapping, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns
★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales, Marketing Effectiveness, Value Propositions, Data-Driven Marketing, Sales Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Branding, General Sales Practices, Digital Marketing Tools, Brand Strategy, Business Metrics, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies
★ 4.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Governance, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Auditing, Financial Controls, Risk Management Framework, Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Microsoft Copilot
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Balance Sheet, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Land Management, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Commercial Lending, Tax, Return On Investment, Tax Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Content Creation, Media Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Media Strategy, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Digital Transformation, Algorithms, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Collection, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Risk Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Business Process Automation, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Data Integration
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours