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.

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, International Finance, Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Sustainable Development, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Disabilities, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Planning, AI Enablement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Campaign Management, ChatGPT, Databases, Automation, Project Planning, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

London Business School
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Continuity, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Capacity Planning, Logistics Management, Sustainable Business, Analytics, Corporate Sustainability, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Security Management, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Podcasting, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Governance, Enterprise Modeling, Business Metrics, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Data Analysis, Big Data
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Business Ethics, Stress Management, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Water Resource Management, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Instagram, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Facebook, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Pinterest, Brand Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months