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: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Financial Regulation, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Leadership, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Fundraising, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Sales Presentations, Creative Thinking, Professional Networking, Product Development, Decision Making, Presentations, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphical Tools, Content Marketing, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Photo Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Case Studies, Logistics, Business Technologies, Logistics Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Strategy, Transportation Operations, Waste Minimization
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Automation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Content Management, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Human Resource Management, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Project Documentation, Policy Development, Knowledge Transfer, Relationship Management, Organizational Change, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Test Planning, Operational Risk, Communication Planning, IT Management, Performance Metric, Cloud Computing, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Trend, FinTech, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Decision Making, Risk Management, AI Workflows, Automation, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Blended Learning, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Strategic Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Proposal Development, Project Design, Program Implementation, Curriculum Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Lean Six Sigma, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Test Tools, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours