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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management, Data Literacy
★ 4.2 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis Software, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, English Language, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Planning, Report Writing, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Oral Expression, Internal Communications, Analysis
★ 4.5 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Portfolio Risk, Supply And Demand, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Management, Market Dynamics, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Finance, Economics, Asset Management, Financial Management, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics
★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Business Writing, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Complex Problem Solving, Business Correspondence, Root Cause Analysis, Presentations, Productivity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Planning, Contract Compliance
★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Analysis, Equities, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Investments, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Cost Estimation, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Estimation, Risk Analysis
★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy
★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Proposal Development, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Social Media Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Customer Insights, Data Science, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Data Integrity
★ 4.5 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Demography
★ 4.5 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Data Integration, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Communication Planning, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Process Management, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (142) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months