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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Tax Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business, Data Management, Financial Statements, Failure Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Work Order, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, HR Tech, Crisis Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Team Management, Leadership Development, People Analytics, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Mentorship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Media Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Paid media, Network Model, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Analytics, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Big Interview
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Test Tools, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · 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

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Expectation Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record System
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Google Ads, WordPress, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Analytics, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Bidding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months