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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Expectation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, People Management, Behavior Management, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Productivity Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Vendor Management, Change Management, Supplier Management, Information Technology, Forecasting, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Generative AI, Case Studies, Customer Insights, Market Research, Data Preprocessing, Market Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Visualization Software, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Data Transformation, Data Sharing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Technology Strategies, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategy, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks