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: Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Service Level, Spreadsheet Software, Service Level Agreement, Data Validation, Data Entry
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Business Technologies, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Process Improvement, Customer and Client Support, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Project Risk Management, Change Control, Business Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Project Management, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Metric, Innovation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Canva (Software), Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Materials, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Content, Animations, Multimedia, Content Optimization, Storytelling, Typography, Branding, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Mentorship, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Strategy, Leadership, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

British Standards Institution
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Governance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Training, Risk Analysis, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Trustworthiness, Auditing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Operations, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Materials Management, Scheduling, Production Line, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Storytelling, Content Creation, Cyber Security Strategy, Digital Publishing, Vulnerability Assessments, Non-Verbal Communication, Health Technology, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Personal Care, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks