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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Investments, Risk Analysis
★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Business Leadership, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Product Lifecycle Management
★ 4.7 (39) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ROI Training
Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Productivity, Learning Strategies, Planning, Requirements Analysis, Time Management, Prioritization, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Skills
★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, User Provisioning, Database Application, Security Controls, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Application Management, Email Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, Data Security, Automation, Content Management, Scripting
★ 4.1 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Risking, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations
★ 4.2 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Branding, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Analysis
★ 4.5 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Paid media, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Facebook, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Instagram, User Accounts, Account Management, Budget Management
★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, International Relations, Communication
★ 4.9 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Journey Mapping, Consultative Approaches, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Software As A Service, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Market Data
★ 4.9 (72) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, digital literacy, Technology Strategies, AI literacy, Computational Thinking, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.9 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Analytics, Financial Acumen, Investments, Asset Management, Performance Metric, Case Studies
★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks