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.

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Economics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Integration, Google Ads
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Instagram, Administration, Marketing Automation, Content Development and Management, Marketing, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Performance Measurement, Target Audience, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Case Studies, Process Improvement, Quality Management Systems, Data Quality, Data Security, Product Quality (QA/QC), Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours