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: Sales Pipelines, Closing (Sales), Customer Retention, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement
★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Data Visualization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning
★ 4 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
★ 3.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Operations Research, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Trend Analysis, Resource Allocation
★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, AI Integrations, Model Training, LLM Application, Cloud Solutions
★ 4.5 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Risk Control, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Data Ethics
★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, AI Integrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI
★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Ideation, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Investigation, Threat Detection, Contingency Planning, Digital Forensics
★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Business Planning, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months