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.

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Investments, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Management, Financial Regulation, Tax Laws, Legal Risk, Tax Management
★ 4.8 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, Editing, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Customer Service, Client Support, Customer Retention, Customer and Client Support, Customer Support, Empathy, Surveys, Customer experience improvement, Non-Verbal Communication, Market Research, Survey Creation, Brand Loyalty, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Competitive Analysis
★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Writing, Resource Utilization, Financial Planning
★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Plan Execution, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Management, Team Management
★ 4.5 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Product Management, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Functional Specification, Ideation, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Requirements Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Research
★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Ideation, Engineering Management, Engineering
★ 4.3 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Intervention, Public Relations, Business Communication, Media and Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Communication, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Cyber Operations, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Proposal Development, Organizational Structure
★ 4.8 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Innovation, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, New Product Development, Product Development, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Product Promotion, Market Dynamics, Business-To-Consumer, Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Branding
★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Quality Assurance, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Analysis, Automation, Project Scoping
★ 4.6 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks