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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Estimation, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Overcoming Objections, Market Research, Business Development, Closing (Sales), Decision Making, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Planning, Rapport Building, Strategic Decision-Making, Target Market, Marketing Psychology, Target Audience, Negotiation, Sales Strategy, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Marketing Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Business Planning, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Operating Budget, Strategic Leadership, Budget Management, Workplace inclusivity, Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Planning, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Market Opportunities, Decision Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Tax, Corporate Strategy, Business, Business Ethics, Business Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Tax, Commercial Laws, Business Administration, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Partnership Accounting, Decision Making, Contract Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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, Fundraising, Banking, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Greeting Customers, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Entrepreneurship, Operating Cost, Business, Business Leadership, Business Operations, Leadership Development, Price Negotiation, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Gross Profit, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cost Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Instagram, Goal Setting, Target Audience, Prioritization, Community Development, Social Media Content, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Business Priorities, Personal Development, Content Strategy, Business Strategy, Telecommuting, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Content Performance Analysis, Media Buying, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Facebook, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Paid media, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Scalability, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Leadership, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Business Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Finance
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Looker (Software), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Business Analytics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Business Marketing, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Coaching, Productivity, Revenue Management, Mentorship, Target Market, Sales Management, Professional Networking, Business Marketing, Client Services, Lead Generation, Social Media, Professional Development, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months