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: Goal Setting, Mental Concentration, Goal-Oriented, Tenacity, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Smart Goals, Persistence, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline, Planning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Accountability, Motivational Skills
★ 4.8 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Personal Attributes
★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, General Finance, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management
★ 3.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research
★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Storytelling, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (67) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Planning, Team Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Mitigation, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Program Evaluation, Leadership Studies, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Prioritization, Analysis
★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Data Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Business Analytics, Analytics, Google Sheets, Project Design, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Preprocessing, Agile Methodology, Employee Surveys
★ 4.4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption
★ 4.6 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Data Management, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Coordinating, Coordination, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Communication
★ 4.8 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Digital Analysis, Business Planning, Technology Strategies, Strategic Planning, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Business Analysis Tools, Customer Relationship Management
★ 4.9 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Workflow Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Automation
★ 3.7 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Video Editing, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Marketing, Driving engagement, Graphic Design
★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours