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: SQL, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Lecturing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Presentations, Concision, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Solution Design, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Persona Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Feedback, Innovation, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data, Gross Profit, Business Metrics, Business Modeling, Income Statement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Working Capital
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Generative AI, Customer Service, Digital Transformation, Automation, Feasibility Studies, Operational Efficiency, Risking, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Data Loss Prevention, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Data Security, Security Management, Enterprise Application Management, Security Controls, Network Administration, Collaborative Software, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, A/B Testing, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Content Optimization, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Organizational Structure, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Productivity, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Data Sharing, Graphics Software, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Discussion Facilitation, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Active Listening, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Time Management, People Development, Prioritization, Follow Through, Leadership Development, Habit Formation, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks