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: Innovation, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, Business Transformation, Product Improvement, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Technology Strategies, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Business Process Automation, Text Mining, Data Processing, Development Environment, Document Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Composure, Communication Strategies, Communication, Self-Awareness, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Marketing Materials
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Jetpack, Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Deployment, Android Development, Back-End Web Development, Google Cloud Platform, MongoDB, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Debugging, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Workplace inclusivity, Management Training And Development, Disciplinary Procedures, Compliance Management, Conflict Management, Diversity Training, Behavior Management, Diversity and Inclusion, De-escalation Techniques, Compliance Training, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Employee Training, Investigation, Human Resource Policies, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Developing Training Materials, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Graphic Design, Business Communication, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Governance, Service Management, Solution Design, Innovation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Product Demonstration, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Project Design, Value Propositions, Team Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours