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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Financial Management, Business Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Customer Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Customer Insights, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Marketing, Persona Development, Brand Strategy, Agile Methodology, Journey Mapping, Storytelling, Consumer Behaviour, Conversion Funnel Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Product Design, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Systems, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Demand Planning, Market Opportunities, Health Policy, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Project Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Research, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Generative AI, Scripting, Return On Investment, AI Workflows, Slack (Software), Scripting Languages, Automation, Performance Measurement, Project Management Software, Business Process Automation, Performance Reporting, AI Integrations, Management Reporting, Project Management, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Data Analysis Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Automation, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Document Management, Data Security, Data Management, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Collaboration, Data Security, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Report Writing, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Business Writing, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Branding, Relationship Building, Personal Attributes, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Data Centers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, VMware ESX Servers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, vCenter Server, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Network Protocols, vSphere DRS & HA, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Control Panels
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, CrewAI, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Context Management, Memory Management, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, Delegation Skills, Constructive Feedback, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, People Management, Leadership, Team Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Behavioral Management, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Office Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months