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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, Functional Specification, Responsible AI, Innovation, Change Management, Market Research, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Online Advertising, Small Business Accounting, User Accounts, Driving engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Risk Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Controls, Variance Analysis, Budget Management, Cost Control, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Project Management Software, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Governance, Model Evaluation, Risk Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Data Collection, Regulatory Requirements, Business, Business Strategy, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Investments, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Accounting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Persona Development, Technical Sales, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Sales, Sales Process, Customer Success Management, Marketing Materials, Content Strategy, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Service Level Agreement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks