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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Customer Insights, Data Science, Digital Analysis, Case Studies, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Integrity, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Business Management, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Quality Management Systems, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Sales, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sales Process, Microsoft PowerPoint, Sales Strategy, Presentations, General Sales Practices, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Revenue Forecasting, Market Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Demand Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Demand Planning, Value Propositions, Analysis, Benchmarking, Financial Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Azure Active Directory, Scalability, Data Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Operational Excellence, Growth Mindedness, Plan Execution, AI Enablement, Risking, Microsoft Copilot, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Change, Performance Improvement, AI literacy, Operational Efficiency, Follow Through, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, File Management, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Automation, Document Management, Agentic systems, Organizational Skills, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Administration, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Training and Development, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Coaching, People Analytics, Mentorship, People Development, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Data Presentation, Training Programs, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Google Analytics, Performance Measurement, Content Optimization, Analytics, Performance Analysis, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Marketing Analytics, Performance Testing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Test Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Operating Budget, Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Loan Documentation, Capital Markets, Finance, Loans, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Banking, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Business Workflow Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Decision Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Application Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks