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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Analysis, Storytelling, Technology Strategies, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Project Management, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, LLM Application, Decision Making, Generative AI, Needs Assessment, Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Banking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Analysis, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Project Scoping, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Performance Measurement, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Gap Analysis, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Business, Engineering
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Planning, Compensation and Benefits, Telecommuting, Workforce Management, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Virtual Teams, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ideation, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Needs Assessment, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Performance Review, People Management, Goal Setting, Team Management, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks