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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Relationship Management, Contract Compliance, Relationship Building
★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research
★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cost Control, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Resource Utilization, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management
★ 4.5 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Business Intelligence Software, Databases, Apache Airflow, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking
★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Collaboration, Prioritization, Teamwork, Tenacity, Personal Development, Optimism, Team Collaboration, Stress Management, Persistence, Sales, Salesforce, Software As A Service, Accountability
★ 4.1 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Sustainable Systems, Export Control, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements, Consumer Behaviour
★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, digital literacy, AI literacy, Behavioral Economics, Computational Thinking, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Programming Principles
★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Systems, Business Ethics, Socioeconomics, Governance, Program Evaluation, Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Product Lifecycle Management, Investments, Economic Development, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Innovation
★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Process Analysis, Goal Setting, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Team Performance Management, Goal-Oriented, Project Risk Management, Project Coordination, Productivity, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Business Relationship Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, Program Implementation, Relationship Building
★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Personalized Service, AI Personalization, Customer Communications Management, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Customer Service, Self Service Technologies, Target Audience, Customer experience improvement, Customer Support, AI Integrations, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement
★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks