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 Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Media and Communications, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Accountability Frameworks, Proactivity, Relationship Building, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Professionalism, Decision Making, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Automation, Responsible AI, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analysis, Critical Thinking
★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Plan Execution, Business Leadership, Operations, Business Priorities, Initiative and Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Sales, Organizational Change, Sales Strategy, Operational Analysis, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Design
★ 5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Leadership Studies, Team Motivation, Rapport Building, Strategic Leadership, Operational Performance Management, Governance, Employee Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability Frameworks, Governance, Program Development
★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, User Story, Data Ethics, Agile Product Development, AI Enablement, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Product Requirements, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Estimation
★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Collection, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Risk Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Business Reporting, Small Business Accounting, User Accounts, Billing, Invoicing
★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours