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: Negotiation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Supply Chain Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Process Mapping, Logistics, Product Strategy, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, IT Management, Balance Sheet, Information Systems, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving
Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Project Management, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership
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Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Business Modeling, Web Development, Deep Learning, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Algorithms, Decision Making
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Analysis, Technology Strategies, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Order Management, Business Technologies, Customer Demand Planning, Production Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Internet Of Things, Blockchain, Machine Learning
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Registration, Web Servers
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, JSON, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Advanced Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours