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.

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Annual Reports, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Development, Change Management, Organizational Development, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Estimation, Resource Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Quality Management, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Risk Management Framework, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Planning, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Workforce Development, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Adjudication, Automation, AI literacy, Innovation, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, FinTech, Strategic Partnership, Work Breakdown Structure, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Solution Design, Proposal Development, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Needs Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Leadership
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks