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.

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Data Presentation, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Data Literacy, Presentations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Lakes, Supply Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Problem Solving
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Data Collection, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Marketing Analytics, Crisis Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Timelines, Conscientiousness, Calendar Management, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Smart Goals, Self-Awareness, Strategic Prioritization, Strong Work Ethic, Follow Through, Overcoming Obstacles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Management, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Oral Expression, Writing, Proposal Development, Oral Comprehension, Decision Making, Language Competency, Customer Complaint Resolution, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Operations Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Experimentation, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Mapping, Predictive Analytics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Intercultural Competence, Time Management, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Salesforce, Writing, Productivity, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Expenditure, Financial Controls, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Income Statement, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Equities, Stakeholder Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, Workforce Development, On-The-Job Training, Organizational Development, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Personal Integrity, Habit Formation, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks