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: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Business Management, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Growth Strategies
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
★ 4.7 (15K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Customer and Client Support, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Branding
★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, Human Resources, People Management, Job Evaluation, Talent Management, People Development, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Analysis, Workforce Management, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)
★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (14K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Practice Management, Coordinating, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Coordination, People Management, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting
★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, People Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Structure, People Development, Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development
★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Employee Engagement
★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication
★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Public Health, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Management, Community Health, Epidemiology, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Leadership, Education and Training, Pharmaceuticals, Health Disparities
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months