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: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Food Services, Food and Beverage, Legal Risk, Cleanliness, Hospitality and Food Services, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Training Programs, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Training, Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Customer Service, Client Support, Customer Retention, Customer and Client Support, Customer Support, Empathy, Surveys, Customer experience improvement, Non-Verbal Communication, Market Research, Survey Creation, Brand Loyalty, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Communication Planning, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Planning, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Recognizing Others, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Expectation Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resource Strategy, Diversity Marketing, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Customer Insights, Revenue Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Design, System Configuration, System Implementation, System Design and Implementation, Business Systems Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Solution Architecture, Data Migration, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Design, Cloud Storage, Cloud Deployment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Variance Analysis, Fraud detection, Expense Management, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Record Keeping, Reconciliation, Income Statement, Data Validation, Payroll Systems, Expense Reports, Financial Statements, Payroll Processing, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Performance Metric, Workflow Management, Project Planning, Project Performance, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Sustainable Systems, Export Control, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Customer Service, Product Support, End User Training and Support, Customer Relationship Building, Technical Communication, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks