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: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Communication, Concision, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Business, Positivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Management Reporting, Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Performance Reporting, Problem Management, Project Controls, Process Improvement and Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Analysis, Data Validation, Issue Tracking, Quality Assurance and Control, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Auditing, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Performance Reporting, Financial Data, Business Process Reengineering, Big Data, Analytics, Financial Management, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Scope Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Business Correspondence, Risking, Leadership Development, AI literacy, Writing, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Brainstorming, Proposal Development, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, AI Integrations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
National University of Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Rapport Building, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Correspondence, Writing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Time Management, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Project Portfolio Management, LinkedIn, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Compliance Reporting, Backlogs, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Agile Methodology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Campaign Management, Process Improvement, Sprint Retrospectives, Email Marketing, Campaign Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Marketing Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Meeting Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks