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: Crisis Management, Consulting, Business Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Consultative Approaches, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Mitigation, Trend Analysis
★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Collection, AI Workflows, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management
★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Process Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Process Management, Business Systems, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Business Process, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making
★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Memory Management, Resource Management
★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Food and Beverage, Sustainable Systems, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Public Policies, Economic Development, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Biotechnology
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing
★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Asset Protection, Market Dynamics, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Transaction Processing, Financial Policy, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Key Management
★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Trend, FinTech, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Decision Making, Risk Management, AI Workflows, Automation, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting
★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing
★ 3.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Market Research, Design and Product, Ideation, Agile Product Development, Target Market, Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Customer Insights
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Negotiation, Talent Management, Relationship Building
★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · 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, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics
★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks