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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Case Studies, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Financial Data, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Workflow Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Business Correspondence, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Google Docs
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, AI Integrations, Automation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Leadership Studies, Strategic Communication, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Agile Methodology, Governance, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, IT Management, User Feedback, Innovation, Customer Service, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Business Analytics, Contract Negotiation, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Compliance, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Timelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Power BI, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks