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 Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Agile Product Development, Social Sciences, Ancient History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Adaptability, Open Mindset, Sustainable Business, Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Scheduling, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Needs Assessment, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Budget Management, Timelines, Quality Management, Planning, Estimation, Budgeting, Dependency Analysis, Matrix Management, Leadership and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Document Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Application Design, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Finance, Accounting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Acumen, Financial Management, Corporate Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Functional Specification, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Stakeholder Communications, Process Mapping, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, PostgreSQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer experience improvement, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Customer Engagement, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Customer experience improvement, Operational Analysis, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Writing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Compliance Reporting, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months