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: Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Intellectual Property, Graphic Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Typography, Design, Creativity, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Market
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Loyalty Programs, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Performance, Project Controls, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Risk Analysis, Project Planning, Procurement, Resource Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Corporate Strategy, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience improvement, Virtual Teams, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Blockchain, Cross Platform Development, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Supervision, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Competitive Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks