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.

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Education and Training, Language Learning, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Big Data, Performance marketing, Case Studies, Google Ads, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Vibrations, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Process Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Business Requirements, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Business Research, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Modeling, Supply Chain, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Procurement, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Change Management, Management Reporting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Cost Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Budget Management, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Data Sharing, Sprint Planning, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours