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.

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Model Optimization, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Market Data, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Growth Strategies, Risk Analysis, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Agile Methodology, Governance, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, IT Management, User Feedback, Innovation, Customer Service, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Rapport Building, Productivity, Team Management, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Visionary, People Development, Leadership Development, Peer Review, Team Motivation, Value Propositions, Leadership, Performance Management, Communication, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Return On Investment, Proposal Development, Business Planning, Analysis, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Writing, Financial Acumen, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Coordinating, Media and Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Communication Strategies, Visual Impairment Education, Performing Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Teamwork, Planning, Needs Assessment, Policy Development, Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Planning, Product Management, User Story, Strategic Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Product Development, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, digital literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Prospecting and Qualification, Digital Transformation, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Sales, Technical Sales, Data Centers, Phone Sales, Sales Development, Inside Sales, Outside Sales
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours