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: AI literacy, Writing and Editing, Editing, Responsible AI, Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Talent Recruitment, Diversity Marketing, Advocacy, Recruitment Strategies, Branding, Organizational Strategy
★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Presentations, Verification And Validation, Dashboard, Case Studies, Real Time Data
★ 4.6 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Leadership and Management, Public Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Social Work, Analysis, Coordination
★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Utilization, Strategic Planning
★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Shared Media, Professional Networking, Visual Storytelling, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Social Media, Collaboration, Project Portfolio Management, Brainstorming, Ideation, Driving engagement, Research
★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Application Deployment, Model Training, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Development and Management, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Growth Strategies, Driving engagement, Planning, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Healthcare Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Decision Making, Health Technology, Teamwork, Reliability, Risk Management, Innovation, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Growth Strategies, Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Business Management
★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Market Liquidity, Private Equity, Equities, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Bidding, Business Valuation, Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements
★ 4.8 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks