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.

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Personalized Campaigns, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, AI literacy, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Risk Management Framework, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Content Scheduling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, General Science and Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Big Data, Strategic Thinking, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Machine Learning
Mixed · 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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Annual Reports, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Development, Change Management, Organizational Development, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks