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: Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend, Market Share, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership Development, Waterfall Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Entry, Financial Modeling, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Budget Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Data Store, Computing Platforms, Data Modeling, Application Development, Business Logic, Case Studies, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Budgets, Customer Acquisition Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Marketing Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Dashboard, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months