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, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Descriptive Analytics, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Social Media, Innovation, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, E-Commerce, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Mobile Security, Process Optimization, Marketing, Web Applications, Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Scheduling, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Closure, Constructive Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Acumen, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Analysis, Proposal Development, Action Oriented, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Teamwork, Healthcare Project Management, Communication Strategies, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Production Management, Quality Management, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Resource Utilization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks