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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Public Administration, Public Policies, Experimentation, User Research, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Market Data, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Staff Management, Business Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Leadership, Workforce Planning, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Predictive Analytics, Blockchain
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Live Streaming, Media Production
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, E-Commerce
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Business Process, Business Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months