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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Campaign Management, AI Security, Sales Process, Customer Service, Business Metrics, AI Personalization, Customer Support, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Return On Investment, Automation, Critical Thinking
★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Assets, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Scheduling, Governance, Audit Planning, Customer Analysis, Auditing, Asset Management
★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analysis, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning
★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Legal Technology, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Legal Risk, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Creativity, Communication
★ 4.7 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Market Opportunities, Customer experience improvement, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Design Thinking, Contingency Planning
★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Trading, Finance, Sales, Investment Management, Market Dynamics
★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statement Analysis, Non-Profit Accounting, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Fund Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Accounting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Inventory Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Data, Accounting
★ 4.7 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Telephone Skills
★ 4.2 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Risk Management Framework, Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Program Development, Portfolio Management, Change Management, Project Closure
★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Planning
★ 4.8 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks