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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Persuasive Communication
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management
★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing
★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Enterprise Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies
★ 3.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Dataflow, Data Transformation, Apache Hive, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Scalability
★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Conceptual Design, AutoCAD, Design Thinking, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization, Editing, Graphical Tools, Model Evaluation, Software Installation, Design Software, Model Optimization, Spatial Analysis, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export
★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, Communication, Recruitment
★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Human Relations Movement, Employee Relations, Human Resources Management and Planning, Labor Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Staff Management, Drive Engagement, People Management, Team Oriented, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Change Management, Team Management
★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Crisis Management
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Analytics
★ 4.2 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Tactfulness, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Digital Communications
★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Personalization, Blockchain, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Driving engagement, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Persuasive Communication, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks