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.

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Account Strategy, Account Management, Solution Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Price Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Overcoming Objections, AI Personalization, Value Propositions, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Management, Proposal Development, Customer Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Account Strategy, Cross Selling, Upselling, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Sales Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Market Intelligence, Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Business Solutions, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Negotiation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Market Share, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management, Risk Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Inside Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Generative AI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, FinTech, Blockchain, Payment Processing, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Banking, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, Fundraising, Banking, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Brainstorming, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Presentations, Product Planning, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Communication, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours