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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Customer experience improvement, Operational Analysis, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Development Testing, Software Development Tools, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Unit Testing, Test Case, Program Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Functional Requirement, Agile Methodology, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Application Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Account Management, Email Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Pay Per Click Advertising, Sales Development, LinkedIn, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Action Oriented, Analysis, Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Consulting, Innovation, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, International Relations, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Systems, Accounting Records, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Internal Auditing, Financial Controls, Reconciliation, External Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Program Implementation, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Scalability, Business Transformation, Business Priorities, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Return On Investment, Business Metrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Business Process Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Risk Management, Workflow Management, Systems Architecture, Business Analysis, Solution Design, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Technology, Process Flow Diagrams, Prototyping, Computer Science, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks