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.

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Innovation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance, Business Technologies, Performance Measurement, Automation, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Analytics, Customer Retention, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Lead Generation, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Algebra, Calculus, Arithmetic, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Google Sheets, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance Software, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Data Entry
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Literacy, Grammar, Concision, Analytical Skills, Planning, English Language, Vocabulary
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Architecture and Construction, Construction Engineering, Milestones (Project Management), Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Driving engagement, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Peer Review, Professional Networking, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Decision Making, Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months