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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management
★ 4.7 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Greeting Customers, Outbound Calls, Cold Calling, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Hotel Operations, Travel Arrangements, Language Learning, Hospitality, Business Correspondence, Oral Expression, Negotiation, Language Competency, Business Ethics, Showrooms, Sales Presentation, Events and Conferences, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills
★ 4.8 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integration, NumPy, Web Scraping
★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing
★ 4.7 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, People Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Intelligence, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (133) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, International Relations, Communication, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.9 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Revenue Management, Economics, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis
★ 4.5 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Sales Process, Client Services, Prospecting and Qualification, Project Scoping, Operational Efficiency, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Web Presence, Scope Management, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Development, Branding, Value Propositions
★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, International Finance, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Export Control, Intercompany Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development
★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic
★ 4.2 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights
★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Process Development, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks