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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Modeling, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Dashboard, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, E-Commerce, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Market Share, Regulatory Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Google Gemini, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Gemini, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Identity and Access Management, Data Literacy
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Big Data, Keyword Research, Performance marketing, Case Studies, Customer Analysis, Google Ads, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Research, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Physics, Biology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Generative AI Agents, Corporate Communications, Performance Metric, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months