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.

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Agile Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Analytics, Customer Insights, Data Science, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Leadership Development, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, UI Components, Business Process Automation, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation, Application Development, Database Application, Microsoft 365, Data Integration
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Journals, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Timelines, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Information Architecture, Project Management, Personal Development, Query Languages
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Organizational Change, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Building, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Business Metrics, Collaboration, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Team Leadership, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Sales Training, AI Enablement, Technical Sales, Responsible AI, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Process, Automation, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks