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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Plot (Graphics), Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies
★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Culture Transformation, Mental Health, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Biology, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Risk Control, Financial Analysis
★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Data, Data Ethics, Financial Data, Investments, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Financial Services, Big Data, Analytics, Investment Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Market, Business Ethics, Data Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Sustainable Business, Portfolio Management
★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Networking, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Data Centers, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems
★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Earned Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Branding, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Internal Communications, Corporate Sustainability
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Communication, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Customer Engagement
★ 4.9 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Facebook, Professional Networking, Pinterest, Instagram, Target Audience, Live Streaming
★ 4.5 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, AI Product Strategy, Digital Advertising, Customer Insights
★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Security, File Systems, Data Loss Prevention
★ 4.8 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication
★ 4.1 (18) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months