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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights, Product Management, Product Improvement, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Testing, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Compliance Management, Information Technology, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Control, Business Continuity Planning, IT Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Disaster Recovery, System Implementation, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Legal Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Revenue Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Account Strategy, Account Management, Solution Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Price Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Overcoming Objections, AI Personalization, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Proposal Development, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Planning, Telecommuting, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Network Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Strategic Partnership, Social Media Strategy, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Video Editing, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Animations, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Planning, Self-Motivation, Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Empowerment, Psychology, Enthusiasm, Coaching, Scientific Methods, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Dashboard, Online Advertising, Advertising, Account Management, Social Media, Marketing, Registration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours