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.

Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Development, Labor Relations, Human Relations Movement, People Analytics, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Strategy, Succession Planning, Diversity Programs, Corporate Strategy
★ 4.9 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis Software, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Variance Analysis
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Automation, Data Analysis Software, Business Solutions, Data Integration, Analysis
★ 4.7 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Community Outreach, Advocacy
★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESADE Business and Law School
Skills you'll gain: Business, Innovation, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Market Opportunities, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, Decision Making
★ 4.5 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Product Assortment, Promotional Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Operations Management, Financial Management, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure
★ 5 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Proposal Writing, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Business Writing, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management
★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Project Risk Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Project Performance, Performance Measurement
★ 4.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Ideation, Needs Assessment
★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Cash Flow Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Data, Finance, Accounting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Financial Management, Performance Measurement, Corporate Finance
★ 4.8 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Web Development, Expense Reports, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Data Modeling, Business Logic, Development Environment, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Project Documentation, Git (Version Control System)
★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Incident Management, Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics
★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months