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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Scoping, Scope Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Scheduling, Cost Control, Purchasing, Timelines, Project Performance, Matrix Management, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback, Return On Investment, Leadership, Teamwork, Assertiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Sales Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Concision, Rapport Building, Social Skills, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, File Systems, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Business Software, Microsoft Office, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Product Development, Market Trend, Business Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Thinking, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Competitive Intelligence, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing, Marketing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Target Audience, Journalism, Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Development, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Database Architecture and Administration, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks