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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Performance Measurement, Customer Retention, Integrated Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Procurement, Reconciliation, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Billing, Workflow Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Order Management, Auditing, Audit Working Papers, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Communication, Internal Communications, Business Correspondence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nikolai Schuler
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Microsoft Power Platform, Cloud Services, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Business Communication, Coaching, Active Listening, Empowerment, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Workflow Management, User Feedback, Content Management Systems, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Cloud-Based Integration, Document Management, Social Media Content, Project Management Software, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Social Media Management, Content Management, Marketing Automation, Ideation, Project Management, Database Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Dashboard, Systems Integration, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Reverse Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Operations, Transportation Operations, Performance Measurement, Inventory Management System, Operational Performance Management, Operational Excellence, Business Technologies, Inventory Control, Inventory Control Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Crisis Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Client Services, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Practice Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Loan Origination, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Loan Documentation, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, AI Integrations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Loans, Customer experience improvement, Credit Risk, Document Management, Financial Services, Business Process Automation, Customer Inquiries
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Campaign Management, Resource Allocation, Social Media Marketing, Resource Management, User Provisioning, Digital Marketing Tools, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours