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.

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Business Transformation, Data Security, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis, Intellectual Property, Scalability, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Airbus Beyond
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Contract Management, Supply Management, Sustainability Reporting, Supplier Performance Management, Sustainability Standards, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistics, Risk Management, Negotiation, Billing & Invoicing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Design, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Planning, Telecommuting, Workforce Management, Stress First Aid, Virtual Teams
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, MySQL, Database Systems, Transaction Processing, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Integrity, Data Structures
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Team Oriented, Innovation, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Facebook, Brand Management, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Databases, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Workforce Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks