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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Acumen, Cost Accounting, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Management, Operational Performance Management, General Accounting, Data Analysis, Planning
★ 4.8 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 4.7 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Finance, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis
★ 4.7 (240) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Mental Concentration, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Innovation, Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Ancient History, Psychology
★ 4.8 (203) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Risk Mitigation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership
★ 4.9 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention
★ 4.7 (195) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Backlogs, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Program Standards, Project Scoping, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Communication Planning, Quality Assessment, Sprint Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Organizational Structure
★ 5 (826) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Forecasting, AI Integrations, Digital Transformation, Content Creation
★ 4.5 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, AI Integrations, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Large Language Modeling, Computer Programming Tools
★ 4.6 (230) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Corporate Communications, Communication Planning, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Communication, Internal Communications, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy, Marketing
★ 4.4 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Data Collection, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Job Analysis, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Human Resource Strategy, Project Management, Communication Planning, Administration, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Program Management
★ 4.5 (133) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Change, Content Creation, Hospitality Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Search Engine Optimization, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
★ 4.4 (131) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months