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 Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Content Creation, User Accounts, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Adaptability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Process Development, Growth Strategies, Organizational Structure, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Inventory Management System, Production Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Logistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Market Research, User Research, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Active Listening, Planning, English Language, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Project Design, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Web, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months