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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Model Training, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Target Audience, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Value Propositions, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Business Communication, Business Process
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Knowledge Transfer, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Objections, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Trustworthiness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Business Continuity Planning, Resilience, Communication Strategies, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Data, Make.com, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Generative AI, Financial Controls, Financial Analysis, Finance, Billing & Invoicing, Financial Auditing, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Automation, No-Code Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Automation, Digital Transformation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Innovation, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Automation, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Workflow Management, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Process Optimization, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Writing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Strategies, Team Management, Decision Making, Communication, Team Building, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Telecommuting, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Content Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Test Tools, User Accounts, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours