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.
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Economics, Business Strategies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Adaptability, Team Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Web Presence, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Retail Management, Social Media Marketing, Logistics Management, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Inventory Management, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Property Management Systems, Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Forecasting, Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Asset Protection, Governance, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Program Management, Performance Metric, Data Collection
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Drive Engagement, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Governance, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Budget Management, Estimation, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Resource Planning, Quality Assessment, Quality Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Lemann
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Procedure Development, Administration, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Quality Assessment, Management Training And Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Performance Metric, Program Standards, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Grammar, Business
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months