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.

Yale University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Branding, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personalized Service, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Workforce Development, Operational Efficiency, Thought Leadership, Technology Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Estimation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Organizational Skills, Dashboard, Data Entry, Prioritization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Research, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Surveys, Research, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Investments, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Asset Management, FinTech, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Risking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months