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.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Peer Review, Forecasting
★ 4.5 (71) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Problem Management, Change Control, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls
★ 4.7 (72) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Growth Strategies
★ 4.6 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Cloud Platforms, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Public Cloud, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Gemini, Cyber Security Strategy
★ 4.9 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Front Office, Telephone Skills, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Hotels and Accommodations, Revenue Management, Greeting Customers, Hospitality Services, Office Procedures, Hospitality, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Office Administration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Property Management Systems, Operational Efficiency
★ 4.7 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Administration, Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cloud Applications, Security Controls
★ 3.8 (70) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Databases, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
★ 3.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Conflict Management, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Influencing
★ 4.8 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Information Management, Organizational Strategy, Program Implementation, Process Management, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Content Management, Performance Measurement
★ 4.8 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation
★ 4.6 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Product Improvement
★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, People Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Intelligence, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (133) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months