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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Case Studies, Health Technology, Critical Thinking
★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Management Training And Development, Staff Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Labor Law, Human Resources, Team Collaboration, Communication, Labor Compliance, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback
★ 4.8 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Action Oriented, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Empowerment
★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Public Affairs, Facebook, Political Sciences, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis
★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Proposal Development, Communication, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Planning
★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Data Ethics, Sustainable Business, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, AI literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Content Strategy
★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation
★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Diagram Design, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies
★ 4.4 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research and Design, Market Research
★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Quality Improvement, Statistical Methods, Quality Monitoring, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Management, Process Optimization
★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Solution Design, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Plan Execution, Product Development, Commercialization, Innovation, Ideation, Market Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Knowledge Transfer, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements
★ 3.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months