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.

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Vendor Contracts, Supplier Management, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Studies, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Change Management
★ 4.6 (54) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Assets, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Scheduling, Governance, Audit Planning, Customer Analysis, Asset Management, Auditing
★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities
★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HEC Paris
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership Development, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Forecasting, Strategic Planning
★ 4.7 (83) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Spreadsheet Software
★ 4.7 (105) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analysis
★ 3.7 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IBM
Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic
★ 4.2 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering
★ 3.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
★ 4.7 (96) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Architecture and Construction, Project Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Construction Inspection, Facility Management, Submittals (Construction), Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning
★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Events and Conferences, Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Facility Operations, Driving engagement, Analytics, Data Management, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.8 (54) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months