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: Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Account Management, Overcoming Objections, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Leadership, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Ethics, Forecasting, Negotiation, Analytics, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Market Analysis, Business Requirements, Market Share, Business Analysis, Project Scoping, Requirements Elicitation, Project Documentation, Target Audience, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trend, Data Capture, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, People Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Communication, Accountability, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Jira (Software), Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Dependency Analysis, Scheduling, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Risk Management, User Story, Capacity Planning, Agile Project Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Contract Negotiation, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Proposal Development, Business Development, Branding, Business Relationship Management, Brand Management, Relationship Building, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Google Docs, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Gemini, Spreadsheet Software, Brainstorming, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Artificial Intelligence, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Financial Analysis, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity, Financial Systems, Data Management, Financial Controls, Capital Markets
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Governance, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Business Valuation, Negotiation, User Research, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Product Knowledge, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Fundraising, Financial Analysis, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Enterprise Sales, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Selling Techniques, Sales Training, B2B Sales, Sales Management, Sales, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Sales Prospecting, Sales Enablement, Consultative Selling, Generative AI Agents, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process, Business Strategy, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Anthropic Claude, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Copilot, Business Analytics, Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Change Management, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Financial Reporting, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Responsible AI, Negotiation, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Review, Talent Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Conflict Management, Employee Retention, Compensation Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Generative AI, Employee Onboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months