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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Pipelining, Succession Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Mediation, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Payroll, Performance Review, Management Training And Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Studies, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Technical Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Influencing, Relationship Building, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Communication, Expectation Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Brand Awareness, Digital Media Strategy, MarTech, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Risking, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Social Justice
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Making, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Technology Strategies, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours