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: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Business Process, Business Strategy, Project Design, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Go To Market Strategy, Sales Management, Product Management, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Operational Efficiency, Product Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Process, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Insights, Leadership and Management, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, R Programming, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Data Access, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Hospitality, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Digital Transformation, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Technology Strategies, Process Improvement, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours