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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Scope Management, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Closure, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Composure, Willingness To Learn, Social Skills, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Product Demonstration, Personalized Service, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Service, Team Building, Team Oriented, Customer Engagement, Customer Complaint Resolution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Climate Change Programs, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Collaboration, Governance, Professional Development, Innovation, Environmental Science, Personal Development, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Proposal Writing, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Correspondence, Microsoft Word, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Sustainable Business, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Contingency Planning, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Data Collection, Demography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Valuation, Inventory Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Investments
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Team Management, Product Planning, Team Performance Management, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Process Development, Team Building, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Claude Code, Decision Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks