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: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, File Management, Email Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Building Design, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, AI Enablement, Distributed Computing, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Variance Analysis, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Document Management, Training Programs
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months