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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, Analytics, Big Data, Small Data, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Quality, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Telecommuting, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Environment, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Redis, Java, Hibernate (Java), Web Development, Database Development, Authentications, Application Security, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Event Monitoring, Software Configuration Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Accounting Practices, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Google Gemini, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Google Sheets, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Stakeholder Management, Team Oriented, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Marketing, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Retention, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours