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: Month End Closing, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Income Statement, Accruals, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Records
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Collaboration, Proofreading, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Management Accounting, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operational Analysis, Finance, Business Metrics, Business Planning, Equities, Business Strategies, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Content Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Journey Mapping, Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Persona Development, Personalized Service, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project Scoping, Estimation, Project Schedules, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Case Studies, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Dependency Analysis, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Empowerment, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Productivity, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Graphic Design
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, Operations, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9000 Series, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Engagement, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Automation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks