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.

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Data Literacy, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Cooperation, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Composure, Willingness To Learn, Social Skills, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Business Process Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Modeling, Risk Management, Business Systems, Systems Architecture, Business Analysis, Information Technology, Process Flow Diagrams, Prototyping, Computer Science, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Facebook, Professional Networking, Pinterest, Instagram, Target Audience, Live Streaming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Loyalty Programs, Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Process Design, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Process, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Retention, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Financial Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Cash Management, Supplier Quality Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Social Impact, Research, Surveys, Family Planning, Case Studies, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Architecture, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Case Studies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Customer Data Management, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Automation, Salesforce, Customer Insights, Operational Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, People Development, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Resource Management, Decision Making, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Risking, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks