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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, People Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Styles, Relationship Building, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Typography
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Relational Databases, Forecasting, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Analytics, Customer Insights, Data Science, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Experience Design, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, User Feedback, Solution Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Requirements, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Scope Management, Project Controls, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Registration, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Timelines, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Project Management, Budgeting, Project Planning, Writing, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Business Leadership, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Management, Business, Organizational Development, Succession Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Continuity, Business Strategies, Business Valuation, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months