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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, White-Box Testing, Integration Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Google Gemini, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Gemini, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Identity and Access Management, Data Literacy
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Organizational Structure, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks