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.

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Performance Metric, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Performance Improvement, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Mentorship, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Strategy, Leadership, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Query Languages, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, AI Security, Healthcare 5.0, AI Enablement, FinTech, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Internet Of Things, Web Applications, Distributed Computing, Business Ethics, Digital Assets, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Governance, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Team Motivation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Analysis, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Product Demonstration, Upselling, Selling Techniques, Personalized Service, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Oriented, Customer Engagement, Customer Complaint Resolution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Case Studies, User Experience Design, Test Tools, Customer Insights, Leadership and Management, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Training Programs, Construction, Student Engagement, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Engineering, Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks