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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Automation, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Business Writing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Recruitment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Management, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Autoencoders, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months