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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Interviewing Skills, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Product Development, Innovation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Management Training And Development, Intercultural Competence, B2B Sales, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Business Marketing, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Timelines, Project Management Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Case Studies, Business Planning, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Scheduling, Project Management Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours