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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Composure, Productivity, Planning, Behavioral Management, Positivity, Optimism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Market Share, Financial Regulations, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Proposal Development, Investment Banking, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Sales Presentations, Governance, Feasibility Studies, Investment Management, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance), Mortgage Loans, Risk Analysis, Equities, Investments, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Expectation Management, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Business Marketing, Performance Metric, Revenue Forecasting, Product Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months