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: Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Microsoft Word, Presentations, Project Management Software, Animations, Project Controls, Excel Formulas, Project Performance, Resource Allocation, Oral Expression, Project Planning, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Bankruptcies, Payment Systems, Lease Contracts, Governance, Commercial Real Estate, Payment Processing and Collection, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Payment Processing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Property Management, Liquidation, Credit Risk, Contract Management, Organizational Structure, Legal Strategy, Vendor Contracts, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Business Reporting, Business Metrics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Performance Reporting, Finance, Analysis, Business, Performance Metric, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Business Writing, Automation, Document Management, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Decision Making, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Leadership, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Analytical Skills, Financial Management, Operational Risk, Finance, Business, Environment, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Campaign Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Planning, Campaign Management, Dependency Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Channel, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Planning, Release Management, Resource Allocation, Coordinating, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Marketing Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Media Production, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Legal Risk, Digital Content, Video Production, Scalability, Mockups, Artificial Intelligence, Style Guides, Social Media Content, Workflow Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Target Market, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Email Automation, Marketing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, File I/O, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, C and C++, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Arbitration, Vendor Contracts, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Injury Law, Contract Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Conflict Management, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Ability To Meet Deadlines, Timelines, Planning, Time Management, Disaster Recovery, Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Productivity, Goal Setting, Accountability, Stakeholder Management, Recognizing Others, Risk Management, Self-Motivation, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Personal Development, Research, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Time Management, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Empowerment, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Assertiveness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Planning, Scheduling, New Business Development, Professional Development, Accountability, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Communication, Delegation Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months