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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Digital Communications, Business Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Behavioral Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Persona Development, User Accounts, Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Graphic Design, Productivity Software, Market Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Quality, Query Languages, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Organizational Change, Agile Project Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Agile Methodology, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Sustainability Standards, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Sales Pipelines, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, User Research, Sales Process, Persona Development, Cold Calling, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Audit Planning, Technology Strategies, Auditing, Disaster Recovery, Contingency Planning, Information Technology, Network Planning And Design, Internal Auditing, Organizational Effectiveness, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Sociology, Team Motivation, Psychology, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Political Sciences, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Risk Mitigation, Operational Analysis, Business Analysis, Operational Risk, Business Process, Risk Management, Business Priorities, Process Analysis, Prioritization, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Real Time Data
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Executive Presence, Collaboration, Resilience, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Habit Formation, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Change Management, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Decision Making, Coaching, Mentorship
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months