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.

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Layout Design, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Microsoft Windows, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Solution Selling, Budget Management, Account Strategy, Productivity Software, Financial Management, Consultative Selling, Administrative Support, Negotiation, Sales Process, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Contract Negotiation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sales Prospecting, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, Content Management, Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Generative AI
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Planning, Project Management, Requirements Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Influencing, Conflict Management, Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Management Training And Development, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Strategic Leadership, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Coaching
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media Content, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Performance marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Shipping and Receiving, Service Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months