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.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Anthropic Claude, Innovation, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Technology Strategies, Productivity Software, Application Design, Video Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Report Writing, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Writing, Presentations, Business Management, Management Reporting, Business Planning, Marketing Budgets, New Product Development, Business Communication, Marketing Planning, Analysis, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Forecasting, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Project Management Life Cycle, Jira (Software), Project Scoping, Budget Management, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Microsoft Teams
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Business Research, Ideation, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Marketing Materials, Writing and Editing, Creative Design, Generative AI, Market Research, Data Analysis Software, Marketing, Product Marketing, Packaging and Labeling, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), IT Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Issue Tracking, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement, Project Planning, Resource Management, Quality Management, Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Web Development Tools, Test Case, GitHub, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Online Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Hospitality, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Market Trend, Customer Relationship Management, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Code Review, Linux, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Presentations, Consultative Selling, Employee Coaching, Customer Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months