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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.4 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Content Creation, Facebook, Target Market, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Bidding, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Scheduling, Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising
★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Management, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Integrations, Decision Making, Generative AI, Case Studies, Mitigation
★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Office Administration, Microsoft Outlook, Content Development and Management, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Productivity, Business Communication
★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Variance Analysis, Dashboard, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Dashboard Creation, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, Risk Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization
★ 2 (9) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, digital literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Governance
★ 4.9 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication
★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Professional Networking, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Compensation Analysis, Web Presence, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management
★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, B2B Sales, Prospecting and Qualification
★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Equities, Cash Flows, Enterprise Modeling, Corporate Finance
★ 4.6 (24) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours