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: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Documentation, Writing, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication
★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Planning, Productivity, Professional Development, English Language, Vocabulary, Time Management, Language Learning, Language Competency, Personal Development, Grammar, Oral Comprehension
★ 5 (23) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation
★ 5 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Branding, Marketing Management, Business Marketing, Value Propositions, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Go To Market Strategy, Digital Marketing
★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Process Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Document Management, Event-Driven Programming
★ 3 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Process Optimization
★ 4.6 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication
★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking
★ 4.3 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data-Driven Marketing, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Personalized Service, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Innovation
★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Project Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, User Story, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Employee Coaching, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization
★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Digital Assets, Supply And Demand, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Return On Investment, Blockchain
★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Accountability
★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months