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.

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication Planning, Accountability Frameworks, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Risking, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Test Tools, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies
★ 4.7 (644) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Investments, Applied Mathematics, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Statistical Methods
★ 4.6 (430) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Finance, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning
★ 4.7 (524) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (634) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.8 (657) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (634) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Parent Communication, Care Management, Pediatric First Aid, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Medical Emergency, Patient Coordination, Health Education, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Patient Assistance, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Pulmonology, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation
★ 4.8 (735) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Case Studies, Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, General Sales Practices, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, Customer Analysis, Competitive Intelligence
★ 4.5 (545) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Business Writing, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Planning
★ 4.7 (539) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing
★ 4.6 (650) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
★ 4.6 (354) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, New Product Development, Product Development
★ 4.7 (449) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months