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.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Responsible AI, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Metadata Management, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Brainstorming, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Technical Communication, Prioritization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Editing, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Records, Investigation, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Analysis, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Adobe Express, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Collaborative Software, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Content Development and Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Driving engagement, Project Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Relations, Program Management, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Responsive Web Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Multimedia, Web Content, Drive Engagement, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Analytics, Customer experience improvement, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Project Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Prioritization, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Development, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Project Management, Technical Communication, Operational Efficiency, Project Planning, Prioritization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Performance Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks