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.

Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Inside Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Negotiation, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Professional Networking, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Document Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, DevOps, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, New Business Development, Forecasting, Business Acumen, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months