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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Expense Reports, Image Analysis, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Data Storytelling, Project Controls, Social Media Content, Artificial Intelligence, Photography, Prompt Engineering, Cooking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Relationship Building, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Leadership and Management, Human Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Case Studies, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Multimedia, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Environment, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months