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: Program Management, Diagram Design, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Analysis, Value Propositions, Customer Engagement, Team Oriented, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Social Sciences, Design and Product, Research Design, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis, Market Trend, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization, Kaizen Methodology, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Training, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Presentations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Product Improvement, Sprint Planning, Business Process, Process Improvement, Sprint Retrospectives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Employee Training, Performance Management, Human Resources, Delegation Skills, Subcontracting, Workforce Management, Culture Transformation, Recruitment, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months