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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis Software, Biomedical Technology, Marketing Communications, Experimentation, Neurology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Budgets, Customer Acquisition Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, AI Enablement, B2B Sales
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Payroll Processing, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Billing & Invoicing, Sales Management, Project Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Building, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Change Management, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risking, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Working Capital, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Consumer Behaviour, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months