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.

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic
★ 4.4 (657) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis
★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, Business Management, Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, World History, Branding
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Teaching, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning
★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Productivity Software, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Computer Literacy, Data Quality, Pareto Chart, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Earned Value Management, Business Metrics, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Performance Metric, Project Controls, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Intelligence, Customer Retention, Operational Efficiency, Project Accounting, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multimedia, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Visual Design, Design, Collaboration, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
★ 4.4 (859) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Trustworthiness, AI literacy, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Business Ethics, Agile Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Generative AI, Agile Methodology, AI Workflows, Governance, Accountability, Supervision
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Planning, Conflict Management, Communication, Influencing, Cultural Sensitivity, Contract Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making
★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months