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.

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Case Studies, Public Policies, Investments, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation
★ 4.5 (128) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Image Quality, Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.8 (605) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality
★ 4.8 (341) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management
★ 4.8 (407) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Business Solutions, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Storytelling, New Business Development, Team Management, Creativity, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Growth Strategies
★ 4.7 (447) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management
★ 4.6 (183) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Email Automation, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, User Accounts
★ 4.4 (315) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management
★ 4.5 (331) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Business Research, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Design Research, Market Research, Creative Design, Creativity, Target Audience, Value Propositions
★ 4.9 (305) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Finance
★ 4.7 (482) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Compliance Reporting, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Performance Measurement
★ 4.6 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Goal Setting, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Business Research, Oral Expression
★ 4.7 (258) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks