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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Management, Investments
★ 4.9 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Peer Review, Consulting, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Research Reports, Management Consulting, Business Writing, Analysis, Data Visualization, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations
★ 4.5 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Consultative Approaches, Complex Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis, Technical Consulting, Business Ethics, Workforce Development, Professional Development, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Acumen, Networking Hardware
★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, People Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Intelligence, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (136) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Test Tools, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Driving engagement, Web Applications, Sales
★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Leadership Studies, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Case Studies, Team Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, People Development, Performance Improvement, Procedure Development, Culture, Recruitment Strategies
★ 4.6 (66) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Events and Conferences, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Data Sharing, File Management
★ 4.9 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Intelligence, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems
★ 5 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Security, File Systems, Data Loss Prevention
★ 4.8 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Gerontology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Health Education
★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Change Management
★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Market Research, Business Analysis
★ 4.6 (50) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours