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.

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Safety and Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Design, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Graphic Design, Productivity, Content Marketing, Business Communication, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Variance Analysis, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple software proficiency, Cloud Deployment, Supervision, Software Installation, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Variance Analysis, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, Process Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Process Optimization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Reduction, Business Requirements
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Research Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Private Equity, Social Media Strategy, Team Building, Business Modeling, Active Listening, Sustainable Business, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Social Impact, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Team Management, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Project Implementation, Cost Reduction, Business Requirements, Resource Utilization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Debugging, Business Process Automation, Automation, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, API Gateway, JSON, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Responsible AI, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Culture Transformation, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Paid media, Design Thinking, Predictive Analytics, Leadership and Management, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Variance Analysis, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Statistical Inference, Strategic Decision-Making
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years