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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Document Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Innovation, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Creative Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Web Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Customer Insights, Paid media, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Huddersfield Sandbox
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Content Creation, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Outreach, Disabilities, Investigation, Social Media, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Development Testing, Test Case, .NET Framework, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Mockups
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, AI Personalization, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Blogs, Personalized Service, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Customer experience improvement, Web Content, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Business Correspondence, Writing, Corporate Communications, Report Writing, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Relationship Building, Strategic Communication, Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Promotional Materials, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Business Communication, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Budget Management, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Financial Services, Transaction Processing, Financial Systems, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Cost Reduction, Data Security, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks