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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Workplace inclusivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Motivational Skills, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Leadership Development
★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Variance Analysis
★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Training Records Management, Writing and Editing, Video Production, Standard Operating Procedure, Technical Documentation, Media Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Brand Management, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Automation, Product Knowledge, Employee Onboarding, Business Operations, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Chegg Skills
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Decision Intelligence, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Driving engagement, Marketing, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Target Audience, Strategic Thinking, User Experience, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Influencing, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Visionary, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Initiative and Leadership, Team Oriented, Team Leadership, Planning, Performance Metric
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research
★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Analysis, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Market, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Derivatives, Governance
★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Organizing, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Business Leadership, Business Administration, Environmental Science
★ 4.8 (685) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Calendar Management, Follow Through, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Timelines, Time Management, Goal Setting, Project Planning, Organizational Skills, Goal-Oriented, Milestones (Project Management), Action Oriented, Project Schedules, Prioritization, Productivity, Persistence, Supervision, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Project Controls, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Cost Management, Purchasing, Quality Control, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Risk Management, Cost Control, Managed Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Information Systems Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Software Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Digital Assets, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis, Network Model, Governance, Data Integrity, Security Controls
★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months