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 London
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Sustainable Business, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Information Privacy, Digital Communications, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Target Audience, Digital Content, Business Management, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Innovation, Fiscal Management, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage Technologies, Event Monitoring, Cloud Management, Network Routing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Lead Generation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising, Driving engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Communication, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Feasibility Studies, Requirements Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours