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: Data Validation, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Systems, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing, Data Migration, Business Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Mapping, Process Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Process Mapping, Compliance Management, Workflow Management, Regulatory Requirements, Gap Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Bidding, Transaction Processing, Capital Markets, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Loans, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Closing (Sales), Investments, Finance, Business Modeling, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Staff Management, Human Resource Policies, Training and Development, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Training Programs, People Development, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Personal Integrity, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Employee Coaching, Workforce Development, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Allocation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Decision Making, Data Structures, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Web Presence, Lead Generation, Social Media Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Dashboard, Analytics, Media Strategy, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Presence, Social Media, Design Software, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Email Automation, Make.com, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, File Management, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Document Management, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Agentic systems
★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Google Workspace, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, File Management, Personal Development
★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Blogs, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Creation, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Media Relations, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Digital Content, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Business, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media
★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Customer Communications Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Account Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, AI Personalization, Writing, Communication Planning, Communication, Business Metrics, System Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months