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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Forecasting, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Acumen, Literacy, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Team Building, People Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Stakeholder Management, Business Administration, Plan Execution, Operational Efficiency, Business, Business Process Reengineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Design, Presentations, Project Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, User Accounts, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Data, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Regulatory Compliance, Business Metrics, Financial Statements, Bankruptcies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Implementation, Quality Monitoring, Project Controls, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Sales Enablement, Financial Forecasting, AI Personalization, Sales, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Brainstorming, Risk Analysis, Ideation, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Construction Management, Public Works, Construction Estimating, Building Design, Land Development, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Architectural Design, Energy and Utilities, Stormwater Management, Traffic Flow Optimization, Electrical Systems, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months