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.

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Awareness, Digital Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Depreciation, Cash Management, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Investments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning, New Business Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Self-Awareness, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Non-Profit Accounting, Data Entry, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Analysis, FinTech, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Equities, Corporate Sustainability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks