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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Auditing, General Accounting, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Loss Prevention, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.6 (85) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Solution Design, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Process Design, Business Solutions, Technology Strategies, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Design and Product, Innovation
★ 4.5 (65) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Contingency Planning, Risk Control, Risk Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Performance Analysis, Agile Methodology, Business Continuity Planning, Threat Management, Business Continuity
★ 4.8 (132) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Business Metrics
★ 4.6 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Live Streaming, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Network Routing, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Business Modeling, Content Management
★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills
★ 4.7 (109) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Promotional Strategies, Target Audience, Hotels and Accommodations, Product Strategy, Hotel Operations
★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis
★ 4.8 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods
★ 4.8 (145) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Environment and Resource Management, Investments, Economic Development, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Key Management, Investments, Financial Trading, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Investment Management, Asset Management, FinTech, Trend Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Operating Cost, Operating Expense, Decision Making, Risking
★ 4.8 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, HR Tech, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Innovation, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis
★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks