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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Microsoft Copilot, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting
★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (51K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Data Science, AI Integrations, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
★ 4.8 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Sales Strategy, Commercialization, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Product Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Global Marketing, Human Resources Management and Planning
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Brainstorming, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Needs Assessment, Market Dynamics
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Sample Size Determination
★ 4.7 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Market Research, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Customer Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Retention, Performance Metric, Growth Strategies, Marketing Channel, Planning, Financial Management
★ 4.6 (496) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis
★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, New Business Development, Business Development, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Decision Making, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Business
★ 4.5 (974) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Solutions, Operational Efficiency
★ 4.9 (51K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, New Business Development, Team Management, Operational Performance Management, Growth Strategies, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Business Strategies, Business Development, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Financial Planning
★ 4.8 (769) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months