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.

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership
Beginner · 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

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Business Research, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, AI Security, Training Programs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Market Data, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, AI literacy, Organizational Change, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Investment Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks