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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Promotional Strategies, Target Audience, Hotels and Accommodations, Product Strategy, Hotel Operations
★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Human Resource Strategy
★ 4.8 (210) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Events and Conferences, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Discussion Facilitation, Control Panels, Scheduling, Live Streaming, Data Sharing
★ 4.8 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, ChatGPT, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, AI Product Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Personalized Service, AI Personalization, Customer Communications Management, Machine Learning
★ 4.3 (157) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Digital Marketing Institute
Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Target Market, Advertising, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis
★ 4.2 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.6 (133) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Business Transformation, Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Supplier Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance
★ 4.6 (142) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Loans, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Effectiveness, Accounts Receivable, Financial Policy, Risk Control, Business Risk Management, Administration, Ancient History
★ 4.8 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Diversity Awareness, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Responsiveness, People Management, Supervision, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration
★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Web Presence, Administration, Editing, Customer Communications Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Automation
★ 4.4 (111) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis
★ 4.4 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Quality Management, Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Quality Management Systems, Budget Management, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Workflow Management, Resource Utilization, Resource Management
★ 4.8 (350) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months