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, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Excel Formulas, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.8 (557) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Memory Management
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Workforce Development, Personal Development, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness, Collaboration, Adaptability
★ 4.7 (573) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Peer Review, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Needs Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability
★ 4.7 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Process, Enterprise Sales, Sales Management, Business Writing, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Business Strategies, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Insper
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Inventory Management, Operations, Quality Management, Inventory Control, Process Management, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Administration, Business Administration, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Improvement, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Quality Management Systems
★ 4.8 (594) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Development, Agile Product Development, Team Performance Management, Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights
★ 4.6 (338) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, Journey Mapping, User Research, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Project Scoping, Planning, Persona Development, Design Strategies, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Creativity
★ 4.6 (299) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Resilience, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication
★ 4.7 (446) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Business Technologies, Cash Flows, Logistics, Business Metrics, Logistics Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Emerging Technologies, Information Systems
★ 4.7 (498) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence
★ 4.7 (628) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security)
★ 4.8 (729) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months