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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Personal Attributes, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Systems Architecture, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Robotics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Integration, Estimation, Business Intelligence
★ 4.3 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Ideation, AI Personalization, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Visionary, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement
★ 4.8 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Product Planning, New Business Development, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Innovation
★ 4.6 (42) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Oral Expression, Empowerment, Tactfulness, Composure, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Honesty, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Team Building, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development
★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Performance Reporting, Return On Investment, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Marketing Channel, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Growth Strategies, Data Access, Data Quality
★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Data Access, Financial Market
★ 4.2 (43) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Prompt Patterns, Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, Token Optimization, Persona (User Experience), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Test Case
★ 3.3 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Content Performance Analysis, Media Production, Live Streaming, Stress First Aid, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Compensation Management
★ 4.6 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks