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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Product Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Keyword Research, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Process Improvement, Business Communication, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Planning, Performance Metric, Marketing Strategies, Sales Presentations, Goal Setting, Travel Arrangements, Customer Engagement, Booking (Sales), Event Marketing, Content Marketing, Professional Networking, Business Planning, Talent Management, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Natural Language Processing, Scatter Plots, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Innovation, Communication Strategies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Dashboard, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Coordination, Project Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Equities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Empowerment, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months