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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, LinkedIn, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Spreadsheet Software, Instagram, Content Optimization, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Reporting, Content Strategy, User Feedback, Prompt Engineering, Performance Analysis, Workflow Management, AI Integrations, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Surveys, Survey Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Sampling (Statistics), Report Writing, Business Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Customer Analysis, Research Reports, Case Studies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Global Marketing, Marketing, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Brand Management, Organizational Change, Branding, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Internal Communications, Communication, Issue Tracking
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Philanthropy, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Digital Advertising, Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Paid media, Target Audience, Advertising, Media and Communications, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Planning, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Tool Calling, Multimodal Prompts, Strategic Planning, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Liquidation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Business, Professional Development, Operations, LESS, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, R (Software), Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Google Ads, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, A/B Testing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Go To Market Strategy, Meta Ads Manager, Search Engine Marketing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Paid media, Performance marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Ideation, Strategic Decision-Making, Creative Thinking, Decisiveness, Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Creativity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Decision Tree Learning, Tree Maps
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Gemini, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Wrangling, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Performance Analysis, AI Enablement, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Simulation and Simulation Software, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Risk Mitigation, Forecasting, Financial Management, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Business Strategy, Financial Accounting, Performance Stress Testing, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks