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: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Design, Dashboard, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Marketing, Advertising, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Motivational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Organizational Structure, Kaizen Methodology, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Improvement, Systems Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Knowledge Transfer
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Customer experience improvement, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Social Impact, Investments, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Budgeting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Negotiation, Business Modeling, Finance, Strategic Partnership, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Marketing Budgets, Brand Loyalty, Customer Acquisition Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Data Management, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Customer Engagement, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Mediation, People Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Administration, Culture, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Coordination, Strategic Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Retail Store Operations, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Compensation and Benefits, Staff Management, Compensation Strategy, Workforce Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Design, Marketing Collateral, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Assets, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours