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: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Process Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

HEC Paris
Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Social Impact, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Self-Awareness, Ideation, Personal Development, New Business Development, Empowerment, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Action Oriented, Proactivity, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Hotels and Accommodations, Hospitality, Financial Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Revenue Forecasting, Target Market, Booking (Sales), Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation, Customer Acquisition Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Computing Platforms, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Based Integration, General Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Hardware Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Resource Allocation, Business Systems, Business Research, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Customer Demand Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Working Capital, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Metrics, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Job Analysis, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Intercultural Competence, Time Management, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Salesforce, Writing, Productivity, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months