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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Intel
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Discussion Facilitation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Research, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Metric, Contextual Advertising, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Advertising, Media Planning, Bidding, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Analytics, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Trend Analysis, Investments, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Podcasting, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Creative Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Marketing Budgets, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Tool Calling, Context Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investments, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Data Sharing, Presentations, Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks