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.

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Medical Science and Research, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Process Improvement, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security, Product Quality (QA/QC), Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Income Statement, Equities, Business Valuation, Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Communication, Underwriting, Consultative Selling, Commercial Laws, Product Knowledge
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Context Management, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks