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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Merchandise Displays, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Design
★ 4.6 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Prompt Engineering Tools, Education Software and Technology, Cinematography, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Ideation, Blogs, LLM Application, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Marketing
★ 3.8 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Management Reporting, Production Schedule
★ 4.9 (95) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Documentation, Business Planning
★ 4.9 (124) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, AI powered creativity, Target Audience, Content Creation, AI Enablement, Writing and Editing, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI, Driving engagement
★ 4 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Sales Presentations, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Management, Selling Techniques, Finance, Product Management
★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Animation and Game Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Instagram, Editing, Photo Editing, Branding, Marketing, Video Editing
★ 4.8 (115) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights
★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.4 (60) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Experimentation, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Research Design, Economics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Analysis
★ 4.8 (81) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence Software, Spreadsheet Software, Context Management, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
★ 4.8 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Leadership Studies, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Organizational Change
★ 4.4 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks