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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Concision, Report Writing, Constructive Feedback, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Team Building, Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Technical Communication, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Process Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Responsible AI, Time Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Advocacy, Legal Strategy, AI Workflows, Email Automation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Creativity, Presentations, Generative AI, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Sales Strategy, Legal Risk, Forecasting, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Pareto Chart, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Practice Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Sustainable Business, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Information Privacy, Digital Communications, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Marketing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Communication Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks