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: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Opportunities, Content Strategy, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Brainstorming, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Technical Communication, Prioritization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Editing, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Personalization, Lead Generation, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, General Accounting, Reconciliation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Knowledge, Communication, AI Personalization, Sales, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI Agents, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Empathy, Composure, Compassion, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Collaborative Software, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Online Advertising, MarTech, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Developing Training Materials, Project Documentation, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Knowledge Transfer, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing Operations, Communication, Project Documentation, Vocabulary
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Return On Investment, Search Engine Marketing, Forecasting, Performance marketing, Google Ads, Target Audience, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Capitals Coalition
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Human Capital, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Business Transformation, Risk Management, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Sales, Marketing Psychology, Regional Sales, Sales Process, Consumer Behaviour, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentation, Customer Analysis, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Virtual Teams, Customer Retention, Cross-Channel Marketing, Account Management, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks