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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Finance, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Investment Management, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Microsoft Excel, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy, Composure, Communication Strategies, Communication, Self-Awareness, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Salesforce, Sales Pipelines, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Support, Customer Data Management, Databases, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Business-To-Consumer
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Sales, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Owned Media, Paid media, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Stakeholder Management, Virtual Teams, People Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Negotiation, Employee Training, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Security, API Testing, System Testing, Test Script Development, Context Management, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Technical Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Equities, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks