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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Return On Investment, Growth Strategies, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Business Consulting, Generative AI, Data Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Skills, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Business Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Productivity, Behavioral Economics, Business, Collaboration, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Self Service Technologies, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Motivational Skills, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Engineering, Recruitment Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months