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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis
★ 4.4 (767) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Database Development, Business Intelligence, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Information Systems, Database Design, MongoDB, Scalability, Database Software
★ 4.3 (703) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Campaign Planning, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Budget Management
★ 4.6 (729) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Health Information Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management
★ 4.8 (859) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Performance Appraisal, Delegation Skills, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Internal Communications, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Communication
★ 4.8 (523) · Beginner · 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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Management, Looker (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Analytics, Cloud Solutions, Data Capture
★ 4.8 (931) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics
★ 4.6 (528) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
★ 4.6 (357) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Adaptability, Student Support and Services, Program Evaluation, Student Services, Student Engagement, Academic Advising, Formal Learning, Planning, Multilingualism, Rapport Building, Program Development, Education and Training, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Project Planning
★ 4.8 (458) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations
★ 4.6 (680) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, B2B Sales, Customer Analysis, General Sales Practices, Customer Insights, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Marketing, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Persona Development
★ 4.8 (455) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks