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.
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Logistic Regression
★ 4.4 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Intranet, Collaborative Software, Team Management, File Management, Content Management
★ 4 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business
★ 4.6 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Data Sharing, Layout Design, Content Creation, File Management, Editing, Marketing
★ 4.6 (131) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Risk Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Forecasting, Engineering Management, Operating Budget, Business Reporting, Cash Flows
★ 4.8 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Governance, Portfolio Management
★ 4.9 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, MarTech, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis
★ 4.5 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Intellectual Property, Layout Design, Account Management, Accounting
★ 4.3 (99) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods
★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Presentations, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Business Writing, Negotiation, Writing
★ 4.8 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Data, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans
★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Relationship Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (156) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks