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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies
★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, Data Sharing, User Feedback, IT Management, User Accounts, Account Management
★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Product Management, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Functional Specification, Ideation, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Requirements Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Research
★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Communication Planning, Business Planning, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Risking, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations
★ 4.1 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Adaptability, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Solution Delivery, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Team Management, Change Management
★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Debugging, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Web Applications, Test Script Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Case, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Architecture, Python Programming, Software Installation, Package and Software Management
★ 3.3 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering
★ 3.7 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, Process Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Needs Assessment
★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Collaboration, Prioritization, Teamwork, Tenacity, Personal Development, Optimism, Team Collaboration, Stress Management, Persistence, Sales, Salesforce, Software As A Service, Accountability
★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Team Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management, Email Automation, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Sales Development, Customer Service, Sales Support
★ 4.3 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption
★ 4.6 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months