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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Creative Design, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Predictive Analytics, Customer Retention, Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Psychology, Product Planning, Marketing Strategies, Product Knowledge, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Resilience, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Productivity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Business, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compassion, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Policy Development, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Flow Diagram, Process Flow Diagrams, New Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Improvement, Product Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, User Research, User Feedback, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Coordination, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, Branding, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Registration, Export Control, Tax, Claims Processing, Compliance Reporting, Tax Laws, Invoicing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Timelines, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling, Land Management, Financial Modeling, Commercial Real Estate, Succession Planning, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Mitigation, Blockchain
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Course Development, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Sustainable Development, Curriculum Development, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Development, Social Impact, Collaboration, Community Development, Innovation, Project Design, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks