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: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Process Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Content Creation, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, Setting Appointments, People Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Business Management, Supervised Learning, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Market Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Professional Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Human Development, Mental Health, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Decision Making, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Branding, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months