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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Creativity, Presentations, AI Enablement, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Logo Design, Storytelling, Branding, Product Design, Design Strategies, Social Media, Design, Marketing Design, Design Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adobe Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Storyboarding, Visual Design
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools
Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Private Cloud, Scalability
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Software, Project Design, Program Development, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology
Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Sales, Market Trend, LinkedIn, Spreadsheet Software, Relationship Building, Business Marketing, Presentations, Adaptability, Communication Strategies
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Diversity Awareness, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Sociology, Market Opportunities, Public History, Economics, Political Sciences
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Software Architecture, UI Components, Data Modeling, Database Development, Development Environment, Data Validation
Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Operating Expense, Computer Networking
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks