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: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Persona Development, Problem Solving, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Ideation, Market Research, Solution Design, User Feedback
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Approaches, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Market Opportunities, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Regional Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Business Development, Sales Prospecting, Personalized Campaigns, Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Proposal Development, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Influencing, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Expectation Management, Business Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer experience improvement, Business Priorities, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Client Support, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Relationship Building, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Survey Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, LLM Application, Follow Through, AI literacy, Planning, Google Gemini, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Correlation Analysis, Project Scoping, Kaizen Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Management Training And Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Collaboration, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Compassion, Safety Culture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Social Impact, Investments, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Budgeting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Negotiation, Business Modeling, Finance, Strategic Partnership, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Booking (Sales), Travel Arrangements, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales, Sales Process, Hospitality, Hospitality Services, Financial Acumen, Client Services, Financial Analysis, Workflow Management, Proposal Development, Document Management, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Talent Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Technology Strategies, Social Impact, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Culture Transformation, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks