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: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Market, International Finance, Financial Modeling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Expectation Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Price Negotiation, Sales Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Operating Expense, Investments
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Organizational Strategy, Cash Flows, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Business Ethics, Market Research, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Content Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Research, Content Creation, Creative Design, Target Audience, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Relationship Building, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months