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.

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Design Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Data Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Market Opportunities, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Fundraising, Equities, Underwriting, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Market Liquidity, Lending and Underwriting, Investments, Securities (Finance), Market Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Gross Profit, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Capital Expenditure, Trend Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Risking, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Governance, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Requirements Analysis, Frontend Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Financial Regulation, Anomaly Detection, AI Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, International Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Operating Cost, Return On Investment, Investments, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Resource Management, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Environmental Issue, Resource Utilization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Digital Marketing Institute
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Campaign Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, MarTech, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Social Media Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Process Modeling, Program Development, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours