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.

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Risk Management, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk, Finance, Payment Systems, FinTech, Operational Risk, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), Balance Sheet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Market Research, Financial Forecasting, AI Personalization, Business Solutions, LLM Application, Generative AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Forecasting, Customer Support, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Structure, Scope Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Standard Operating Procedure
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Training and Development, Change Management, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks