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 System
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Crisis Management
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Conceptual Design, AutoCAD, Design Thinking, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization, Editing, Graphical Tools, Model Evaluation, Software Installation, Design Software, Model Optimization, Spatial Analysis, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export
★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Analytical Skills, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Style Guides
★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Consulting, Stakeholder Communications, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Performance Metric
★ 4.6 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Human Relations Movement, Employee Relations, Human Resources Management and Planning, Labor Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Staff Management, Drive Engagement, People Management, Team Oriented, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Change Management, Team Management
★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Persuasive Communication
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Analytics
★ 4.2 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Equities, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Financial Services, Financial Management, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Financial Regulations, Philanthropy, Finance, Risk Management Framework, General Finance, Financial Regulation, Governance, Portfolio Risk, Underwriting, Insurance
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Tactfulness, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Digital Communications
★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing
★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, Communication, Recruitment
★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Customer Retention, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Structure, Market Data, Business Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Business Technologies, Active Listening, Consulting, Relationship Building, Business Priorities
★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks