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.

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Design Reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Bidding, Business Writing, Cost Estimation, Business Risk Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Capital Budgeting, Business Analytics, Business Communication, Supplier Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Analysis, Supply Chain Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Google Sheets, Business Solutions, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Data Management, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Business Process Management, Data Governance, Data Preprocessing, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Coaching, Cultural Diversity, Initiative and Leadership, Motivational Skills, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Empowerment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Team Building, AI Workflows, Technical Communication, Product Planning, Brainstorming, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Generative AI, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Probability, Quantitative Research, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Account Management, Content Management, Microsoft 365, Process Optimization, Generative AI Agents, Process Development, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Business Process, AI Enablement, Responsible AI
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Research, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Presentations, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Account Management, Overcoming Objections, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Leadership, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Ethics, Forecasting, Negotiation, Analytics, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Business Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months