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: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Report Writing, Search Engine Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Data Management, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Image Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Social Media Analytics, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation
★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Design
★ 4.4 (17) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory
★ 4.5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Stakeholder Communications, Working Capital
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Automation
★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Recognizing Others, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Dignity in Care, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Curiosity, Creativity, Dealing With Ambiguity
★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Coordinating, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Accountability Frameworks
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Benefits Administration, Project Documentation, Solution Design, Change Management
★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Accountability, Project Coordination, Project Management, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Productivity, User Accounts
★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management
★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Data Visualization
★ 3.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months