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.

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Injury Prevention, Mobility Assistance, Exercise Science, Train The Trainer, Physical Stamina, Safety Standards, Neurology, Mechanics, Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Team Motivation, Safety Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Growth Mindedness, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Innovation, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Creativity, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Environmental Management Systems, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Governance, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Behavioral Economics, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Sales Strategy, Content Strategy, Generative AI, E-Commerce
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Psychology, Sociology, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Creative Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Business Communication, Team Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Behavioral Economics, Empathy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, AI Enablement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Estimation, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Capacity Planning, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Data Maintenance, Analytics, Event Monitoring, System Support, Performance Review, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks