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: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professionalism, Professional Development, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Consulting, Business Research, Research Reports, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Content Scheduling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Workplace inclusivity, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Drive Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Test Data, Performance Metric, Performance Testing, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, A/B Testing, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Engineering Documentation, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Property Management Systems, Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks