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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Psychology, ChatGPT, Business-To-Consumer, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Service, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Marketing, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Algorithms, Content Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Business Management, Strategic Partnership, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Capitals Coalition
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Human Capital, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Business Transformation, Risk Management, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Financial Market, Purchasing, Cost Estimation, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, General Accounting, Accounting, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Ledgers (Accounting), Expense Management, Corporate Finance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Finance, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Data Transformation, Data Sharing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Technical Communication, Content Creation, Generative AI, Process Mapping, Communication, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Materials, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Personalized Service, Brainstorming, Search Engine Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Resource Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing Automation, Content Management Systems, User Accounts, Advertising, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours