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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
★ 4.7 (39) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Communication, Marketing Communications, Marketing and Public Relations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Concision, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques
★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Planning, User Story, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Delivery, Risk Management Framework, Product Management
★ 4.4 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Blogs, Generative AI Agents, Content Creation, Copywriting, Editing, Customer Advocacy, Ideation, Brand Management, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.3 (21) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Accenture
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Adaptability, Complex Problem Solving
★ 4.6 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Philanthropy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management
★ 4.9 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Digital Transformation, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Goal Setting, Business, Business Management, Growth Strategies
★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar
★ 3.1 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Business Valuation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Risk, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Intellectual Property
★ 4.4 (31) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Sprint Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Communications, People Management, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Team Management, Communication Planning
★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Business Transformation, Collaborative Software, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Business Technologies, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Productivity Software, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Storage
★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months