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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Management, Generative AI Agents, Budget Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Finance, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kotter
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Programming, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Python Programming, Data Structures, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Case Studies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, People Development, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Succession Planning, Business Ethics, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks