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.

Microsoft
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Planning, Plant Operations and Management, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Decision Making, Life Sciences, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Quality Monitoring, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Quality Control, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance and Control, Risk Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Performance, Planning, Pareto Chart, Resilience, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Ability To Meet Deadlines, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Habit Formation, Timelines, Persistence, Planning, Motivational Skills, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Productivity, Disaster Recovery, Tenacity, Cognitive flexibility, Prioritization, Self-Discipline, Follow Through
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Interplay Learning
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Verbal Communication Skills, User Feedback, Customer Service, Consultative Approaches, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Building, Expectation Management, Communication, Professionalism, Customer Complaint Resolution, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Facility Repair And Maintenance, HVAC
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Databases, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Database Development, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Cash Flow Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Accounting and Finance Software, Cash Flows, Finance, Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Financial Analysis, Management Reporting, Data Analysis, Business Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Strategy, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Drive Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Web Presence, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Rapport Building, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Business Leadership, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Personal Development, Negotiation, Thought Leadership, Sales Management, Coaching
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Business Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Workflow Management, Sales Development, Marketing Automation, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Sales Prospecting, Process Design, Sales Enablement, Sales, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months