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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Business Strategy, Innovation, Product Development, AI Personalization, Product Requirements, Product Knowledge
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Technical Management, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Reporting, Predictive Analytics, Fraud detection, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Business Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, R (Software), Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Return On Investment, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Methodology, Business Transformation, Scalability, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Advertising, Online Advertising, Influencing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft 365, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Technical Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Managed Services, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Quality Improvement, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Process Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Business Requirements, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HEC Paris
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Innovation, Presentations, Forecasting, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months