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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Business Process
★ 4.8 (208) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Cost Accounting, Supply And Demand, Economics, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Regression Analysis
★ 4.8 (696) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation
★ 4.8 (918) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication
★ 4.8 (459) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Cashiering, Empathy, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Transaction Processing, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Product Knowledge, Team Oriented, Conflict Management, Communication, Time Management
★ 4.6 (484) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Learning Styles, Stress First Aid, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Neurology, Child Development, Habit Formation
★ 4.9 (692) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications
★ 4.8 (487) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Data Management, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Generative AI, Data Security
★ 4.6 (867) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Fixed Asset, Revenue Management, Equities, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (484) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Peer Review, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Needs Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability
★ 4.7 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Service Level, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Program Implementation, Goal Setting
★ 4.7 (926) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Content Optimization, Stakeholder Communications, Client Services, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Web Analytics, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Technical Communication, Gap Analysis, Prioritization
★ 4.7 (495) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks