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 Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Business Planning, Organizational Development, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Communication, Business Priorities, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements
★ 4.7 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Canva (Software), Sales Presentations, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Photo Editing, Video Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Journey Mapping, Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data-Driven Marketing, Real Time Data, AI Integrations, Analysis, Design
★ 4 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Management Training And Development, Resource Management, Team Performance Management, Communication, Team Management, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Resource Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Account Management, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Workflow Management, Innovation, Customer Communications Management, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management
★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Digital Advertising, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Social Impact, Safety Standards, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Resource Utilization, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Economics, Regulatory Requirements
★ 4.2 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Small Business Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Accountability Frameworks, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams
★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, FinTech, International Relations, Blockchain, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply Chain, Investments
★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks