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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Service Design, Goal Setting
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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, Design Software, 3D Assets, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Industrial Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Workday
Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), No-Code Development, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Prompt Engineering, Talent Acquisition, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Google Gemini, Time Management, Interviewing Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Workforce Planning, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering Tools, Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Asset Management, Innovation, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Business Valuation, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Client Services, Content Strategy, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months