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: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Employee Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Change Management, Coaching, Problem Solving, Mentorship, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Upselling, Guest Relations, Closing (Sales), Cross Selling, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, General Sales Practices, Personalized Service, Hospitality Services, Customer experience improvement, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer Relationship Building, Hospitality, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Drive Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Mapping, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistics, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Governance, Environment and Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Events and Conferences, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Business Correspondence, Risking, Leadership Development, AI literacy, Writing, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Brainstorming, Proposal Development, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, AI Integrations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, General Finance, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Property Accounting, Income Tax, Liquidation, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Partnership Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax, Tax Returns, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Fixed Asset, Specialized Accounting, Benefits Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks