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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement
★ 4.8 (923) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Closing (Sales), Product Knowledge, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, AI Personalization, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Customer Engagement
★ 4.6 (503) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Ideation, Consumer Behaviour, Initiative and Leadership, Marketing Psychology, Brand Management, Diversity Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Strategy, Proposal Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence
★ 4.8 (683) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Ideation, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Product Promotion, Influencing, Concision, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary
★ 4.7 (696) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Oral Expression, Digital Marketing, Communication
★ 4.6 (747) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistics, Risk Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Science
★ 4.6 (793) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Assessment, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Service Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Team Oriented, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Process, Production Process, Production Management
★ 4.5 (440) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Market Data, Customer Analysis, Experimentation, Decision Making, B2B Sales
★ 4.5 (754) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Network Model, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Personalized Campaigns, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer Engagement, AI Integrations
★ 4.6 (359) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
★ 4.6 (862) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Sustainability, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (588) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication
★ 4.7 (851) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months