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.
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Peer Review, Branding, Advertising, Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Product Management, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Merchandising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, People Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Recognizing Others, Professional Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, International Relations, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Revenue Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking Services, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Data, Digital Assets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Business Metrics, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Business Economics, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Public Speaking, Engineering Documentation, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Model Evaluation, Strategic Thinking, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Equities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks