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), Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Data Sharing, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Communication, Team Management, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Solutions, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Information Systems, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, User Feedback, Product Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Communication, Team Oriented
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Client Services, Hospitality, Friendliness, Professionalism, Teamwork, Composure, Coordination, Customer experience improvement, Collaboration, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Intranet, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cloud Management, Quality Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Technology Strategies, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Audit Planning, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cloud Computing, Business Priorities, Change Control, Change Management, Resource Management, Internal Controls, Business Intelligence, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Mockups, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Competitive Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Organizational Change, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Building, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Business Metrics, Collaboration, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks