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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Brainstorming, Planning, Data Ethics, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Higher Education, Communication, Planning, Learning Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Project Scoping, Verification And Validation, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

London Business School
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Continuity, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Organizational Skills, Dashboard, Data Entry, Prioritization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Priorities, Business Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Environmental Issue, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Investments, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks