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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Writing, Self-Awareness
★ 4.5 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Influencing, De-escalation Techniques, Business Ethics, Team Management, Stress Management
★ 4.5 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management
★ 4.3 (103) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Loans, Applied Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Cash Flows
★ 4.5 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Follow Through, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Planning, Delegation Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Habit Formation
★ 4.7 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Land Management, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, European History, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Governance
★ 4.6 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, AI Enablement, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Technology, Advanced Analytics, Care Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Predictive Modeling, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Machine Learning
★ 4.4 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology
★ 4.7 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)
★ 4.8 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Decision Making, Collaboration
★ 4.6 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Revenue Recognition
★ 4.6 (86) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Data Ethics, Quality Improvement, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, LLM Application, Machine Learning
★ 4.6 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks