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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Cash Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Stress Management, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Project Design, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Accruals, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Project Coordination, Work Breakdown Structure, Process Mapping, Agile Project Management, Accountability, Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Behavioral Economics, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks