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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Performance Measurement, Business Relationship Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Global Marketing, Process Optimization, Creative Problem-Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Risk Mitigation, Contract Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Marketing, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Sales, Marketing Analytics, Brand Awareness, Business Metrics, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Management, Compliance Auditing, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis, Market Trend, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Kaizen Methodology, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Training, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Presentations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Reporting, Communication, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours