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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Growth Strategies, Process Development, Sales, Sales Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Research Reports, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management, People Management, Business Writing, Writing and Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Infrastructure Security, Compliance Management, Model Evaluation, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Business Management, Business Administration, Strategic Thinking, Business, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Organizational Skills, Facebook, Video Production
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, FinTech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Technology Roadmaps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Productivity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Time Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Business Reporting, Timelines, Project Schedules, Accounting and Finance Software, User Accounts, Billing, Invoicing, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Agile Product Development, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks