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: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Layout Design
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Business Ethics, Price Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Channel, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Advertising, Media Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Media Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Active Listening, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, LinkedIn, Marketing, Facebook, Social Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Timelines, Project Management Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Market, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Business Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Presentations, Generative AI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Creative Problem-Solving, Artificial Intelligence, Writing, Microsoft 365, Business Communication, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months