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.
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Automation, Dependency Analysis, Operations Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Driving engagement, Executive Presence, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Active Listening, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Policies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Special Competitive Studies Project
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Return On Investment, Model Evaluation, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), A/B Testing, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Estimation, Product Management, Statistical Methods, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Power Electronics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, General Finance, Mathematical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, E-Commerce, Big Data, Data Access, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Azure DevOps, AI Product Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Business Leadership, AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Organizational Change, AI Enablement, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Business Metrics, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, AI literacy
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Target Market, Promotions and Campaigns, Facebook, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Marketing, Data Import/Export, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Metrics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payroll Processing, Financial Statements, Payroll Systems, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Handling, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Payroll, Standard Accounting Practices, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Productivity, Time Management, Prioritization, Self-Discipline, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Learning Strategies, Behavioral Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Mindfulness, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Advertising, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Videography, Web Presence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours