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: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications, AI literacy, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Empathy, Team Collaboration, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Team Building, Compassion, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Growth Mindedness, Team Management, Accountability Frameworks, Discussion Facilitation, Communication
★ 4.7 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Marketing, Global Marketing, Culture Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Brand Marketing, Coordination
★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Sharing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Query Languages
★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Science, Organizational Skills, Business Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Record Keeping, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning
★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Productivity Software
★ 4.7 (24) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Independent Thinking, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Personal Development
★ 4.9 (22) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Behavioral Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Creativity, Communication
★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Workforce Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing
★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Monitoring, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Management Systems, Quality Control, Brainstorming, Benchmarking, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Continuous Improvement Process, Pareto Chart, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis
★ 4.6 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks