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.

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Stress First Aid, Business Leadership, Psychology, Empowerment, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Structure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Market, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Investments, Financial Modeling, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Expectation Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Responsible AI, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Business Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Business Relationship Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Canva (Software), Animations, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Video Production, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks