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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, Product Support, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Deep Learning, Automation, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning, Project Management, Planning, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Estimation, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Timelines, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Planning, Peer Review, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Project Implementation, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Selling Techniques, Business, Sales, Balance Sheet, Sales Process, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Economics, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks