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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Financial Forecasting, Business Development, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Customer Acquisition Management, Financial Planning, Presentations, Team Management, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics, Mortgage Loans
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Depreciation, Loans, Working Capital
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months