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: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Office, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Property Accounting, Depreciation, Tax Laws, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Fixed Asset, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Capital Expenditure
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Adaptability, Team Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Generative AI, Timelines, Personal Attributes, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Transactions, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Economics, Investments, Finance, Supply And Demand, Depreciation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Lease Contracts, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Professional Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Content Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Media Production, Workforce Development, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Market Dynamics, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Performance Metric, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months