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: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Business Development, New Business Development, Collaboration, Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Project Scoping, Data Presentation, Analysis, Mobile Banking, Data Collection
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Personalization, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risk Management, HR Tech, Personalized Campaigns, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Innovation, Ideation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Community Outreach
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Productivity, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership Development, Leadership, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Motivation, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Fraud detection, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Multilingualism, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Plan Execution, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Technical Management, Change Control, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Data Quality, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Operations, Personalized Campaigns, Data Ethics, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months