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.

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Backlogs
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Compliance Management, Governance, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Content Creation, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risk Management, HR Tech, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Human Resources, People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Cost Control
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Risking, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Sustainability Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Culture Transformation, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Compliance Management, Go To Market Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Upselling, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Sales Strategy, Marketing Automation, Cross Selling, Sales Prospecting, Sales Pipelines, Email Marketing, Blogs, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks