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: Customer Communications Management, Content Management Systems, Retail Management, Payment Processing, E-Commerce, Web Content, Product Management, Shipping and Receiving, Marketing, System Configuration, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Team Building, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Prioritization, Business Writing, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Innovation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Advertising Campaigns, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Benefits Administration, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Communication, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Performance Review, Motivational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Communication, Communication Strategies, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Spanish Language, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks