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.

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Technical Support, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Dashboard, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Business Intelligence, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Entrepreneurial Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Business Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Capacity Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Learning, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Database Management, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Budget Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Product Lifecycle Management, International Finance, Risk Analysis, Global Marketing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Typography, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Technical Communication, Internal Communications, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks