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.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Investment Banking, Ideation, Stakeholder Management, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Diversity Awareness, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Sociology, Market Opportunities, Public History, Economics, Political Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Layout Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Facebook, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), No-Code Development, UI Components, Development Environment, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Sales, Market Trend, LinkedIn, Spreadsheet Software, Relationship Building, Business Marketing, Presentations, Adaptability, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Research Reports, Data Integration, Data Storytelling, Surveys, Stakeholder Communications, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Project Management, Diagram Design, Workflow Management, Innovation, Business Process Modeling, Governance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Negotiation, Talent Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Branding, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Media Strategy, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours