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.

Automation Anywhere
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Control Panels, Test Automation, Process Design, Dashboard Creation, Automation, User Provisioning, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Extensible Languages and XML, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Organizational Structure, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Product Planning, Cost Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Development, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Working Capital, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Claims Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Ideation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Document Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Data Strategy, Interoperability, Data Persistence, Innovation, Goal Setting, Knowledge Transfer, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Organizational Change, Change Management, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Transformation, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Habit Formation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Operations, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Development, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Business Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks