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 Pennsylvania
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Development, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cost Accounting, Product Knowledge, Revenue Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Generative AI, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Performance Reporting, Operational Performance Management, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Marketing Analytics, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Global Marketing, International Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercultural Competence, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Growth Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Franchising, Investment Management, Commercial Laws, Business Risk Management, Market Analysis, Contract Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months