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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Power BI, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Trend Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mapping, Tree Maps, Storyboarding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Google Docs, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Gemini, Spreadsheet Software, Brainstorming, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Artificial Intelligence, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Fraud detection, Project Design, Project Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Scalability, Content Strategy, Quality Assessment, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Branding, Marketing Materials, Brand Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing, File Management, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Smart Goals, Optimism, Research Methodologies, Overcoming Obstacles, Research Design, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Qualitative Research, Research, Empowerment, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Visualization, Business Process Management, Data Warehousing, Performance Measurement, MicroStrategy, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud Applications, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks