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: Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Compassion, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Development, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Administration, Product Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Management, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Accounting, Return On Investment, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Diversity Training, Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Productivity, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Professionalism, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months