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), Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Marketing Collateral, Content Creation, Marketing, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Personalized Campaigns, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Document Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Sharing, File Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Query Languages, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Leadership, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Process Mapping, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Priorities, Teamwork, Collaboration, Agile Product Development, Process Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Design, Organizational Effectiveness, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Operational Excellence, Resource Allocation, Workflow Management, Project Portfolio Management, Operational Efficiency, Project Management, Planning, Capacity Management, Organizational Strategy, Portfolio Management, Operations, Governance, Scheduling, Event Monitoring, Reliability, Coordination, Accountability, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Performance Analysis, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Compensation Analysis, Payroll, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Database Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Interpersonal Communications, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Empathy, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Influencing, Behavior Management, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Communication, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Personal Development, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Specialized Accounting, Tax Laws
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Campaign Management, Resource Allocation, Social Media Marketing, Resource Management, User Provisioning, Digital Marketing Tools, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Technical Management, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Personal Development, Business Communication, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Communication, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks