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, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Bidding, Architecture and Construction, Value Engineering, Project Design, Presentations, Contingency Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Compensation Strategy, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Business Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Target Audience, Writing, Professionalism, Communication, Communication Strategies, Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Concision, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Javascript and jQuery, Browser Compatibility, Automation, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Java
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Employee Training, Training Programs, Professional Development, Leadership, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention, Coaching, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Dashboard, Salesforce, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Build Tools, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Peer Review, FinTech, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Financial Regulations, Business Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks