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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations
★ 4.8 (4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Governance, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising
★ 4.5 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Relationship Building, Innovation, Business Planning, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Target Audience, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, New Business Development, Resource Management
★ 4.7 (703) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Proposal Development, Go To Market Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Public Relations, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Web Design and Development, Business Planning, Photography, Web Presence, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy
★ 4.7 (879) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Closing (Sales), Customer Acquisition Management, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Professional Networking, Ideation, Team Building, Intellectual Property, Financial Planning, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Marketing Planning, Timelines, Campaign Planning, Marketing Operations, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, AI Enablement, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Strategic Communication, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Stakeholder Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Contingency Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Share, Market Research, Scenario Testing, New Business Development, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Process Design, Requirements Management, Business Process, Process Mapping, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Project Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements
★ 4.5 (177) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Research, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks