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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Target Audience, Journalism, Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding
★ 4.7 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Development, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Database Architecture and Administration, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation
★ 4.5 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Sustainable Development, Finance, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Economic Development, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Coordinating, Needs Assessment
★ 4.6 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Functional Design, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Estimation
★ 4.9 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Calendar Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Resource Management, Relationship Management, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
★ 4.7 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Wealth Management, Equities, Financial Market, Financial Planning, Retail Banking, Portfolio Management, Securities (Finance), Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Capital Markets, Economics, Financial Management, Banking, Economic Development, Investment Management, Banking Services, Personalized Service, Financial Regulation, Financial Services
★ 4.6 (66) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Cost Management, Security Management, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Budgeting, Return On Investment, Communication Strategies
★ 4.7 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, Data Literacy, R Programming, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks
★ 4.6 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis
★ 4.6 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems
★ 4.5 (84) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales, Sales Process, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis
★ 4.6 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks