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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Advocacy, Trustworthiness, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Team Performance Management, Planning, Scheduling, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Decision Making, Habit Formation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Technical Communication, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Collection, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory and Warehousing, Operations, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Purchasing, Capacity Planning, Inventory Control Systems, Change Management, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Business Continuity Planning, Resilience, Communication Strategies, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Executive Presence, Strategic Leadership, Management Training And Development, Conflict Management, Empathy, Team Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Decisiveness
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Business Writing, Blogs, Web Content, Productivity, AI Personalization, Writing, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Billing, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Billing & Invoicing, Cost Containment, Operating Cost, Financial Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Expense Management, Cost Reduction, Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Auditing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Reporting, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Data Manipulation, AI Orchestration, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spreadsheet Software, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Shared Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Scheduling, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Product Assortment, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, E-Commerce, Customer Service, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours