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.

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Commercial Laws, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Management, Legal Strategy, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Asset Protection, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, HR Tech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Validation, Business Reporting, Change Management, Peer Review, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Employee Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Change Management, Coaching, Problem Solving, Mentorship, Communication
★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Project Documentation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software
★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Management
★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Finance, Case Studies, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Equities, Income Statement
★ 4.8 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing
★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Crisis Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Account Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Account Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Excellence, Product Knowledge, Customer Insights
★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Employee Retention, Agentic Workflows, People Analytics, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Legal Technology, Contract Review, Generative AI, Contract Compliance, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Document Management, Business Process Automation, AI Integrations, Vendor Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Automation, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency
★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Marketing Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Materials, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Media Strategy, File Management, Multimedia
★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, B2B Sales, Price Negotiation, Negotiation, Sales, Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Compensation Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks