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.

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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Sprint Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection, Tree Maps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESADE Business and Law School
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Business Valuation, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Vendor Relationship Management, Financial Statements, Performance Measurement, Supplier Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Management, Business Metrics, Finance, Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Project Implementation, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Wireframing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Adobe Firefly, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months