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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Logistics, Environmental Issue, Design, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Materials science
★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Financial Forecasting, Power BI, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Spreadsheet Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Intelligence
★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Automation
★ 4.5 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Digital Analysis, Business Process, Technology Strategies, FinTech, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Strategy, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Technology Solutions, Business Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Information Technology
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Proposal Development, Account Strategy, Solution Selling, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Management, Productivity Software, Consultative Approaches, Consultative Selling, Performance Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Performance Metric, Financial Management, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Content Management, Generative AI
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Professional Development, Branding
★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Control, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Risk Appetite, Project Documentation, Management Reporting, Change Control, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Document Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Agile Project Management
★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Automation
★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Human Resources, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Performance Management, People Management, Talent Recruitment, Staff Management, Performance Appraisal, Culture Transformation, People Development, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Delegation Skills, Organizational Development, Employee Coaching
★ 4.9 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Videography, Social Media Content, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Creativity, Adaptability
★ 3.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Content Marketing, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Strategic Marketing, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Campaigns, Automation, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Graphic and Visual Design, Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Personal Development
★ 4.3 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months