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: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Trustworthiness, Driving engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, People Management, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Performance Metric, Learning Theory, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Adaptability, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Professional Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, AI literacy, Human Computer Interaction, Business Solutions, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Data Validation, Dashboard, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Organizational Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Performance Metric, Coordinating, Continuous Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, B2B Sales, Account Management, Account Strategy, Negotiation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Journey Mapping, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Sales, Customer Retention, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Relationship Management, Persuasive Communication, Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing Architecture, Encryption, Cloud Security, Dataflow, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Cost Management, Data Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Code Reusability, AI Integrations, Engineering Software, Systems Architecture, API Design, Systems Design, Solution Architecture, Artifactory, Generative Model Architectures, Release Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Earned Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Owned Media
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Organizational Structure, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Salesforce, Sales, B2B Sales, Customer Data Management, Databases, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Business-To-Consumer
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Facebook, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours