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 Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Logistics, Crisis Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Manufacturing Operations, Demand Planning, Case Studies, Personal protective equipment, Operational Efficiency, Business Strategies
★ 4.7 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Change Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, System Implementation, Leadership
★ 4.6 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles
★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design
★ 4.6 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Contingency Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Growth Strategies, Decision Making, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Data Sharing, Layout Design, Content Creation, File Management, Editing, Marketing
★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Payroll Processing, Accounting Records, Financial Reporting, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Administration, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Payroll Systems, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis
★ 4.5 (110) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Collaboration, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Inbound Calls, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Record Keeping, Performance Metric, Customer experience improvement, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication
★ 4.6 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Manipulation, Data Management
★ 4.7 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Game Theory, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Simulations, Probability
★ 4.5 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Relationship Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Building, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, People Development, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cooperation, Talent Management, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Human Learning, Communication Strategies, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Training Programs
★ 4.5 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks