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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Accounts
★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Negotiation, Closing (Sales), General Sales Practices, Sales, Sales Process, Direct Selling, Product Knowledge, Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Personalized Service, Customer Analysis, Greeting Customers, Customer Insights, Customer Service, Customer Engagement, Product Promotion
★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Opportunities, Value-Based Care, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Innovation, Business Modeling, Clinical Assessment, Commercialization, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property
★ 4.7 (70) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Operations Research, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Trend Analysis, Resource Allocation
★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Business Planning, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Revenue Forecasting, Market Opportunities, Quantitative Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Target Audience, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making
★ 3.7 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Collaboration, Prioritization, Teamwork, Tenacity, Personal Development, Optimism, Team Collaboration, Stress Management, Persistence, Sales, Salesforce, Software As A Service, Accountability
★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safety Culture, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.7 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks