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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Valuation, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Lean Six Sigma
★ 4.9 (113) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Blockchain, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, General Lending, Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Systems
★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management
★ 4.6 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESADE Business and Law School
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Communication
★ 4.7 (151) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Data Management, Business Reporting, Data Visualization
★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Goal-Oriented, Team Leadership, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Resource Management, Overcoming Obstacles
★ 4.8 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Product Flow Diagram, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Monitoring, Performance Metric, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Root Cause Analysis
★ 4.8 (217) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Data Quality, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Operations, Personalized Campaigns, Data Ethics, Generative AI
★ 4.4 (93) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Multilingualism, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary
★ 4.7 (203) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Diversity Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Marketing Planning, Timelines, Marketing Operations, Plan Execution, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Strategies, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, AI Enablement, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, People Development, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Project Management
★ 4.9 (315) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks