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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Capital, HR Tech, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Human Resource Management, Staff Management, Business Reporting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, Compensation Analysis, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Retention, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Mentorship, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Research, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Finance, Cash Management, General Finance, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Equities, Portfolio Risk, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Accountability, Goal Setting, Management Reporting, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Target Audience, Market Research, Surveys, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Google Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Target Audience, Target Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Kanban Principles, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks