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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Access, Version Control
★ 4.7 (749) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Gmail, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Multimodal Prompts, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Business Communication, Collaboration, Writing, Project Management
★ 4.7 (600) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Community and Social Work, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Team Collaboration
★ 4.6 (348) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Market Research, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Agile Methodology, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Microsoft Copilot, Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Security
★ 4.5 (324) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Market Research, People Development, User Research, Market Intelligence, User Feedback, Target Market, Target Audience
★ 4.6 (708) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning
★ 4.5 (399) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Earned Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation
★ 4.6 (760) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Facility Management
★ 4.8 (588) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Collaboration, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.7 (859) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
★ 4.3 (538) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Unsupervised Learning
★ 4.4 (687) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months