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 Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Peer Review, FinTech, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Planning, Grammar, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Detail Oriented
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Tax, Investment Management, Tax Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Financial Reporting, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Management, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Business Metrics, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Recruitment, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Product Assortment, E-Commerce, Web Applications, Scalability, Web Design and Development, Technology Solutions, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Safety Culture, Communication, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Facebook, Customer Insights, Goal Setting, Google Sheets, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Purchasing, Communication, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Socioeconomics, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks