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 London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Oral Expression, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Presentations, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration
★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaborative Software, Canva (Software), Team Management, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Content Creation, Marketing
★ 4.8 (229) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Risk Mitigation, AI Integrations, Automation, Digital Transformation
★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Team Performance Management, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing
★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Waste Minimization, Automation
★ 4.7 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Experimentation, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Research Design, Economics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Analysis
★ 4.8 (81) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Shared Media, Video Editing, Web Design, Storytelling, Content Marketing
★ 4.5 (80) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Investments, Social Impact, Water Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Financial Market
★ 4.5 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Contingency Planning, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)
★ 4.9 (57) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Tax Management, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Securities (Finance), Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Inventory Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Management, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements
★ 4.9 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Public Health
★ 4.7 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks