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.

Skills you'll gain: Finance, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Loans, Financial Planning, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Business Research, Writing, Business Writing, Market Analysis, Technical Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), No-Code Development, UI Components, Development Environment, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Business Transformation, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Drive Engagement, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Collaborative Software, Communication, Adaptability, Google Workspace, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Coordination, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Price Negotiation, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Financial Regulation, Cyber Risk, Production Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Prioritization, Market Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks