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: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Presence, Content Management Systems, Brand Management, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development, Video Production
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Market Trend, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis, Target Audience, Business Analysis Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Correspondence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Financial Auditing, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Employee Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Professionalism, Influencing, Coaching, People Development, Collaboration
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Telephone Skills, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Culture, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Setting Appointments, Spanish Language, Video Production, Business Communication, Travel Arrangements, Cultural Diversity, Hospitality, Vocabulary, Food Services, Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Journey Mapping, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Project Scoping, Planning, Persona Development, Design Strategies, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Marketing Planning, Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Training, Data Analysis, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks