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: Surveys, Survey Creation, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Target Market, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Psychology
★ 4.4 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Social Media Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Customer Insights, Data Science, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Data Integrity
★ 4.5 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Income Statement, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Business Mathematics, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Business Metrics
★ 4.9 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Usability, Graphic Design, Adobe Firefly, Document Control, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Visual Design, Packaging and Labeling, Branding, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (3.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Concision, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Organizational Skills, Stress Management
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Engineering Management, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, People Management, Business Planning, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, New Business Development, Strategic Planning
★ 4.8 (3.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Language Learning, Culture, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Research, Writing
★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Securities (Finance), Equities, Investment Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Risk, Financial Policy, Economics, Risk Analysis, Banking, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis
★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Financial Systems, Statistics, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Financial Policy, Banking, International Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Economics, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Leadership and Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Cognitive flexibility, Strategic Planning, Brainstorming, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Time Management, Business Planning, Coaching
★ 4.8 (6.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Service Level, Cloud Standards, Cloud Hosting
★ 4.8 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening
★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks