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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Forecasting, Communication Strategies, Leadership Studies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Business Process, Data Management, Risk Mitigation, Return On Investment, Process Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Software, Business Transformation, Automation, Project Implementation, Performance Measurement, Data Cleansing, Project Management, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Dashboard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, AI Enablement, Open Mindset, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, GitHub, Business Process Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Electrical Safety, IT Management, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Backlogs
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Storage, DevOps, Data Governance, Data Integration, Application Frameworks, Data Transformation, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Business Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Proposal Writing, Performance Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months