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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, New Product Development, Product Development
★ 4.7 (449) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking
★ 4.8 (699) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Journey Mapping, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Experience Design, Internal Communications, Subcontracting, Managed Services, Supplier Management
★ 4.7 (568) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Respiratory Therapy, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Oxygen Therapy, Endocrinology, Anatomy
★ 4.8 (816) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement
★ 4.6 (276) · Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Copywriting, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing and Editing, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing Psychology
★ 4.6 (341) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Discussion Facilitation, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Documentation, Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, Leadership, Analysis, Registration, Market Opportunities
★ 4.6 (549) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Case Studies, Contingency Planning, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Proactivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Business Strategies, Data Literacy, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Risk Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Public Administration, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Studies, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Communication, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Influencing, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Management, Behavioral Economics, Prioritization
★ 4.7 (445) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Cost Accounting, Supply And Demand, Economics, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Regression Analysis
★ 4.8 (696) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks