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: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Program Management, Performance Metric, Data Collection
★ 4.5 (138) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Target Market, Consulting, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Persona Development, Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback
★ 4.7 (256) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing
★ 4.7 (129) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Human Resource Strategy
★ 4.8 (211) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Pedagogy, Planning, Student Engagement, Drive Engagement, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Writing and Editing, File Management
★ 4.7 (145) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Hospitality, Cost Management, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Guest Relations, Hotel Operations, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Planning
★ 4.6 (102) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, English Language, Economics, Psychology, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Vocabulary
★ 4.1 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Blockchain, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, General Lending, Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Systems
★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Communication Planning, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Mitigation, Coordinating, Risk Management, Organizational Leadership, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Consultative Approaches, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Honesty, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Relationship Building, digital literacy
★ 4.7 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness
★ 4.8 (141) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks