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, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Solutions, Sustainable Business, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Technical Consulting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, digital literacy, Decision Support Systems, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Cost Control
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Contract Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Franchising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Market Dynamics, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Plan Execution, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Philanthropy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, User Provisioning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Service Level, Vendor Contracts, Customer Service, Service Management, Business Relationship Management, Expectation Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cloud Storage, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Collateral, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Layout Design, Online Advertising, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Marketing, Dashboard
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Systems, Cost Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Medicaid
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks