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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Concision, Writing, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Communication, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Value Propositions, Consulting, Business Consulting, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Market, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Analysis, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

London Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Social Impact, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Decision Making, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Model Training, Transfer Learning, Databricks, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Investments, Project Finance, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Services, Loans, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Engineering Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Financial Statements, Spreadsheet Software, Decision Making, Corporate Tax
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Storytelling, Gemini, Video Production, Email Automation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Gmail, Generative AI, Writing, Collaboration, Project Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Communication Strategies, Risk Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Conflict Management, Project Documentation, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Labor Law, Accountability, Compliance Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Professional Development, Behavior Management, Safety and Security, AI Enablement, Social Media, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks