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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Metrics, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Data Integration, Project Management Software, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Management, Product Requirements, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Document Control, Authorization (Computing), Auditing, Records Management, Compliance Auditing, Organizational Skills, Version Control, Procurement, Project Documentation, Data Governance, Vendor Contracts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Generative AI Agents, Inventory Management System, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Supply Management, Demand Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Analytics, Supplier Relationship Management, Automation, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Human Resource Strategy, Project Management Software, Business Transformation, Problem Solving, Decision Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Empathy, Resilience, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care Administration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Business Analysis, Market Intelligence, Star Schema, Data Manipulation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relational Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Succession Planning, Employee Retention, Recognizing Others, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Coaching, People Management, Operational Excellence, Decision Making, Prioritization, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Change Management, Conflict Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Excel, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Microsoft Access, Report Writing, Management Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, SAP Applications, Data Integration, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Computer Networking, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Sales Process, B2B Sales, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, General Sales Practices, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Selling, Sales, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Management, Customer Insights, Overcoming Objections
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Test Planning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Statistical Inference, Risk Analysis, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Decision Making, Project Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks