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: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Branding, Advertising, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Digital Transformation, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Business Systems, Technology Strategies, Process Improvement, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Dashboard, Workflow Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, User Accounts, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Risk Management, Scheduling, Time Management, Resource Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Professional Development, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, FinTech, Return On Investment, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Cost Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Investments, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, AI Product Strategy, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks