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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Equities, Employee Relations, Social Justice, Program Implementation, Compensation Management, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Insurance Sales, Productivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Smart Goals, Prioritization, Communication Strategies, Selling Techniques, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales, Rapport Building, Insurance, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Software Visualization, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Demand Planning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Requirements Management, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Solution Delivery, Resource Utilization, Project Controls, Product Requirements, Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Personalized Campaigns, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Marketing Psychology, AI Enablement, Business-To-Consumer, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Decision Support Systems, Responsible AI, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Planning, Product Improvement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Commercialization, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Report Writing, Process Improvement, Banking Services, Financial Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, International Finance, Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Cost Benefit Analysis, Expense Management, Blockchain, Hedge Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, FinTech, Financial Trading, Excel Formulas, International Relations, Financial Acumen, Cost Containment, Economics, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Preparation, Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Compensation Strategy, Property Accounting, Gift Accounting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Market Research, Design and Product, Ideation, Agile Product Development, Target Market, Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Customer Insights
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months