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.

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Sustainable Design, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flows
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, AI Enablement, Open Mindset, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Production, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Content, Live Streaming, Storytelling, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing Automation, Content Management Systems, User Accounts, Advertising, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Business Process, Technology Strategies, FinTech, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Information Technology
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, English Language, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Language Learning, Health And Wellness Coaching, Time Management, Relationship Building, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Innovation, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks