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.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Analysis, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Arithmetic, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Business Relationship Management, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Performance Appraisal, Growth Strategies, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Science, Supply Management, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Business Analysis, Market Intelligence, Star Schema, Data Manipulation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relational Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Usability, Web Design, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Project Planning, Wireframing, Blogs, Interaction Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking, Business Risk Management, Collaboration, Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Continuous Improvement Process, Lifelong Learning, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Business Metrics, Market Data, Generative AI, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Storytelling, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Dashboard, Histogram, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Management Reporting, Real Time Data, Analytics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ad Hoc Reporting, Customer Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing Analytics, Data Security, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Team Motivation, Relationship Building, Honesty, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Coaching, Organizational Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Capacity Planning, Change Control, Change Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Management, Waterfall Methodology, Technical Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks