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.

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, Hospitality Management, Peer Review, Global Marketing, Marketing, Hospitality, Brand Management, B2B Sales, Customer Service, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Promotional Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Consumer Behaviour, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Target Market, Marketing Management, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Quality Assurance, Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Verification And Validation, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assessment, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Quality Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Virtual Teams, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Business Writing, Leadership Development, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Financial Controls, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Copywriting, Education Software and Technology, Motion Graphics, Blogs, AI Product Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Typography, Marketing, Business Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Forecasting, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Customer Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, People Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Web Content, Technical Documentation, Writing, Report Writing, Collaborative Software, Editing, Productivity, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Business Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months