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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Resource Allocation, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, Plan Execution, Customer Relationship Building, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Operating Budget, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Forecasting, Management Reporting, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Entry
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Visualization, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, AI Enablement, AI literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Marketing Strategies, Team Management, Talent Management, Legal Risk, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Commercial Laws, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Business Leadership, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Property Management Systems, Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, SAS (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Graphical Tools, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Insper
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Program Implementation, Organizational Change, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Governance, Accountability, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months