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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking
★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Spreadsheet Software, Month End Closing
★ 4.5 (879) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Project Performance, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Analysis, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Controls, Analysis, Data Management, Project Management, Planning, Administration, Analytics, Security Controls, Communication, Governance, Decision Making, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Empathy, Social Skills, Assertiveness, Relationship Building, Cognitive flexibility, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Expenditure, Financial Controls, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Income Statement, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Equities, Stakeholder Management, Performance Analysis
★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, General Finance, Return On Investment, Regression Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows
★ 4.7 (941) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Driving engagement, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Storyboarding, Experience Design, Music, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Musical Composition, Game Theory, System Testing, Systems Design, Revenue Management, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Visualforce, Force.com, Salesforce, Application Development, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Software As A Service, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Applications, Payment Processing and Collection, Merchant Services, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Transaction Processing, Business Logic, Authentications, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Content Optimization, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Paid media, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing
★ 4.1 (774) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months