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.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Music, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Revenue Management, Digital Content, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.9 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Program Implementation, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Smart Goals, Project Implementation, Decision Making, Business Strategies
★ 4.7 (5.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Target Audience
★ 4.6 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Planning, Product Planning, Marketing, Marketing Management, Customer Retention, Branding, Communication Planning, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Business Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Budgets, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis
★ 4.7 (162) · 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, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Global Marketing
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Setting Appointments, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management, Accountability, Project Management Software, Team Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Management Training And Development, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Management, People Development, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Registration, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Documents, Asset Protection, Recruitment Strategies
★ 4.8 (160) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (719) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Integration, Automation
★ 4.9 (18K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Data, Strategic Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Financial Acumen, Sales Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen
★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security
★ 4.8 (8.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months