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: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Animations, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Case Studies, Public Policies, Investments, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Business Research, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Branding, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Cost Estimation, New Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Finance, Price Negotiation, Oral Expression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Engagement, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Matrix Management, People Management, Leadership, Time Management, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Empowerment, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, AI Security, Training Programs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours