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 System
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Predictive Analytics, Customer Retention, Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Graphing, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Operating Cost, Business Analysis, Financial Statements, Mathematical Modeling, Arithmetic, Cost Accounting, Algebra, Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Data Loss Prevention, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Compliance Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Windows PowerShell, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Data Governance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Contract Management, Contract Review, Risk Mitigation, Contract Compliance, Procurement, Vendor Contracts, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Decision Making, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Influencing, Accountability, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Delegation Skills, Rapport Building, Leadership and Management, Relationship Building, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Product Demonstration, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Project Design, Value Propositions, Team Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Development, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Pipelines, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Scalability, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Land Management, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Culture, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, European History, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Proofreading, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Editing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months