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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research
★ 4.9 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Technologies, Solution Design, Customer Analysis, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Management Information Systems, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Process Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management
★ 4.7 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Design, Prototyping, Product Management
★ 4.2 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Virtual Reality, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Environment, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation
★ 4.8 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Solution Design, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Process Design, Business Solutions, Technology Strategies, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Digital Transformation, Business Architecture, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Design and Product, Innovation
★ 4.5 (65) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
★ 4.4 (87) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Strategies, Business Management, Target Market, Financial Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Market Analysis
★ 4.7 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Social Impact, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Sustainable Business, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy
★ 4.9 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Design
★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, Sales, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Closing (Sales), Collaboration, Value Propositions, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Active Listening
★ 5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Sociology, Market Dynamics
★ 4.3 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months