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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy
★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Compliance, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Acumen, General Accounting
★ 4.7 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Dashboard, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Professionalism
★ 4.5 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Growth Strategies, Risk Analysis, Innovation
★ 4.9 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Storyboarding, Adobe Express, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Collaborative Software, Creativity, AI literacy, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Content Development and Management
★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Visionary, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement
★ 4.8 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Real Time Data
★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Supplier Risk Management, Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, FinTech, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Loans, Fundraising, Investments, Stakeholder Analysis
★ 4.5 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Innovation, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market
★ 4.8 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting
★ 5 (113) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks