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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Employee Engagement, Culture, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Negotiation, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Snowflake Schema, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mart, PostgreSQL, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Creation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Wireframing, Human Centered Design, Agile Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scalability, Software Development Methodologies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Health Care, Product Strategy, Technology Solutions, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks