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.

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Literacy, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Strong Work Ethic, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Overcoming Objections, Sales Management, Sales Process, Team Motivation, Performance Analysis, Team Performance Management, Sales Training, Sales, Dashboard, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management, Team Management, Business Technologies, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, Cross-Channel Marketing, Forecasting, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Scheduling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Malware Protection, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Modeling, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Automation, Data Visualization, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Incident Response, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks