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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Internal Communications, Data Security, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Design Thinking, Technology Strategies, Business Process Reengineering, Data Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Telephone Skills, Composure, Stress Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Driving engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Drive Engagement, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Social Skills, Communication, Writing, Business Writing, English Language, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, E-Commerce, Web Applications, Business-To-Consumer, Scalability, Project Implementation, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions, Program Implementation, System Implementation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Digital Transformation, Application Frameworks, Digital Content, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Application Development, Systems Integration, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Insurance, Lease Contracts, Marketing Management, Insurance Policies, Marketing, Loans
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Fraud detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Regulations, AI literacy, Lending and Underwriting, LLM Application, Predictive Analytics, Financial Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Sustainable Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Business Modeling, Process Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Decision Intelligence, Business Strategy, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Culture Transformation, AI Integrations, Stakeholder Communications, Accountability, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Grammar, Business Correspondence, Proofreading, Writing, Editing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Communication, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, FinTech, Analytics, Financial Market, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Financial Services, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Data Sharing, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Image Quality, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Post-Production, Planning, Research, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months