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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Architecture, Business Development, Investment Banking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Waste Minimization, Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Brainstorming, Process Mapping, Quality Assessment, Customer Insights, Sampling (Statistics), Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Business Marketing, Strategic Communication, Product Knowledge, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Management Information Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Revenue Management, Performance Measurement, Business Priorities, Competitive Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Team Motivation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Investments, Equities, Portfolio Risk, Market Liquidity, Capital Markets, Finance, Risk Analysis, Economics, Probability Distribution, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Record Keeping, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Model Evaluation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Audit Planning, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Human Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Return On Investment, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Content Creation, Product Design, Customer Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Security, API Testing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, System Testing, Azure DevOps, Test Script Development, Context Management, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks