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: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Requirements, Business Risk Management, Customer Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Project Management, Team Management, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Communication Planning, Expectation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Product Lining, Market Share, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Business-To-Consumer, Business Valuation, Target Audience, B2B Sales, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Forecasting, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Acumen, Literacy, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Team Building, People Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Stakeholder Management, Business Administration, Plan Execution, Operational Efficiency, Business, Business Process Reengineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, OpenAI API, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Time Management, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Communication, Financial Management, Presentations, Critical Thinking, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Implementation, Quality Monitoring, Project Controls, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months