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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Clinical Assessment, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Valuation, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Analysis, Team Oriented, Product Lifecycle Management, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Cost Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Dashboard, Cost Management, Expense Reports, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, White-Box Testing, Functional Testing, JUnit, System Testing, Performance Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Test Case, Mobile Development Tools, Integration Testing, Selenium (Software)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks