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: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Motivational Skills, Business Correspondence, Empowerment, Decision Making, Collaboration, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accruals, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Strategies, Aesthetics, Case Studies, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design, Graphic Design, Social Impact, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Finance, Performance Analysis, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Team Performance Management, Investments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Cost Reduction, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Growth Strategies, Revenue Management, Asset Management, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Demand Generation, Asset Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Revenue Forecasting, Demand Planning, Marketing Channel, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Return On Investment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Market Trend, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Management Training And Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Drive Engagement, Plan Execution, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Technical Management, Change Control, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months