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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Mapping, Quality Management, Workflow Management, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Change Management, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Business Technologies, Project Management, Pareto Chart
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Shipping and Receiving, Service Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Leadership and Management, Human Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Expense Management, Financial Reporting, Revenue Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, IT Management, Information Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months