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: Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture
★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling, Land Management, General Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Succession Planning
★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Exercise Science, Diversity Awareness, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Relationship Building
★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Performance Improvement, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Case Studies, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Logistics
★ 5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, General Finance, Return On Investment, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Business Architecture, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Culture Transformation, Team Building, Organizational Development, Team Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Accountability, Employee Onboarding, People Management, Culture, Change Management, Workforce Development, Employee Retention, Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Communication
★ 4.7 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, Deepseek, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, LLM Application, DeepSeek API, No-Code Development, Automation, AI Integrations, Debugging
★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Management, Team Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Workflow Management, Accountability Frameworks, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Accountability
★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Equity, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Health Technology, Solution Design
★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, B2B Sales, Business Development, Storytelling, Closing (Sales), Sales Pipelines, Return On Investment, Sales Presentation, Specialized Sales, Active Listening, Sales Presentations, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Case Studies, Sales Management, Communication, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Branding, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Organizational Skills, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours