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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Organizational Skills, Design, Storytelling, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Business, Business Strategies, Business Consulting, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Business Writing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Blockchain, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Team Building, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Virtual Teams, New Product Development, FinTech, Technical Management, Project Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cost Management, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Experimentation, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, CI/CD, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Compliance Management, Governance, Technical Documentation, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention, Coaching, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Regression Analysis, Product Knowledge, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Metrics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Database Design, Microsoft Power Platform, Snowflake Schema, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Strategy, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Business Process Management, Sanitation, Business Process, Governance, Sustainable Development, Water Quality, Entrepreneurship, Business Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Operational Data Store
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Administrative Support, Prioritization, Report Writing, Risk Analysis, Excel Formulas, Content Creation, Time Management, Market Research, Organizational Skills, Research Reports, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Financial Data, Business Metrics, Business Modeling, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks