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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Training, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Requirements Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Team Oriented, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Communication Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Retail Store Operations, Customer Relationship Building, Transaction Processing, Customer Engagement, Professionalism, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Empathy, Social Media, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Team Building, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Looker (Software), Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Integration, Google Ads
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing Tools, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Marketing and Public Relations, Performance Measurement, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, FinTech, Strategic Partnership, Work Breakdown Structure, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Solution Design, Proposal Development, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Research, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months