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: Canva (Software), Teaching, Design, Marketing Collateral, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Assets, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

London Business School
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Enterprise Architecture, New Business Development, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, digital literacy, Business Modeling, Operational Efficiency
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Financial Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Improvement, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Data Visualization, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Product Planning, New Business Development, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Innovation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Marketing, Business Research, Analysis, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies, Product Lining, Strategic Communication, User Experience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks