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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Accenture
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Decision Tree Learning, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Test Case, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Java
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Performance Measurement, Strategic Communication, Planning, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Team Performance Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Employee Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Process Development, Team Motivation, Employee Surveys, Workflow Management, Business, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, User Experience Design, Test Tools, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Project Performance, Organizational Effectiveness, Business, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Climate Change Mitigation, Marketing Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Budget Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks