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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI literacy, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Supervised Learning, Automation, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Human Factors
★ 4.4 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication
★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Model Training, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing
★ 4.4 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Data Validation
★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Equities, Corporate Accounting, Investment Banking, Investments, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Consolidation, Financial Statements
★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Accounting
★ 4.5 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Sales Support, General Sales Practices, Account Management, Communication, Negotiation
★ 4.5 (83) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Contextual Advertising, Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, AI Enablement, Marketing Effectiveness, Responsible AI, MarTech, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Journey Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection
★ 4.5 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Follow Through, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Planning, Delegation Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Habit Formation
★ 4.7 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Business Reporting, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication
★ 4.5 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Accounts Receivable, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Statements, Process Analysis, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation
★ 3 (29) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights
★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months