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: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Investments, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Driving engagement, Resilience, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Performance Metric, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Timelines, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Program Management, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Waste Minimization, Kaizen Methodology, Production Management, Process Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Change Management, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Training, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Business, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, Process Optimization, Devops Tools, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Web Development Tools, Software Development, IT Automation, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Project Management, Team Management, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks