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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Regression Analysis, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, A/B Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Plan Execution, Business Leadership, Operations, Business Priorities, Initiative and Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Sales, Organizational Change, Sales Strategy, Operational Analysis, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Design
★ 5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Performance Tuning, Tableau Software, Model Optimization, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Cooperation, Productivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Drive Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Underwriting, Banking, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Market, Corporate Finance
★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Presence, Matrix Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Crisis Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Leadership Development, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communication, Change Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Financial Controls, Compliance Auditing, Financial Reporting, External Auditing, Governance, Fraud detection, Risk Control, Risk Management
★ 4.5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Process Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Rapport Building, Time Management, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Billing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cost Containment, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Account Management, Governance
★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Management Training And Development, Business Administration, Leadership Studies, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Accountability, Driving engagement, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Control, Lean Six Sigma, Plot (Graphics), Quality Monitoring, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours