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.

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stress Management, Employee Coaching, Composure, Team Management, Resilience, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Habit Formation, Open Mindset
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resource Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compliance Management, Disabilities, HR Tech, Record Keeping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Digital Transformation, Business Planning, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Business Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Acumen, Business Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prospecting and Qualification, Interviewing Skills, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Selling Techniques, Sales, Account Strategy, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Driving engagement, Inside Sales, Training and Development, Regional Sales, Customer Engagement, Marketing Automation, LinkedIn, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Personalization, Personalized Campaigns, Video Production
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Serverless Computing, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Quality, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Corporate Communications, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Brand Strategy, Driving engagement, Brand Marketing, Branding, Responsible AI, Value Propositions, Brainstorming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Banking, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Lending and Underwriting, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Internal Controls, Risk Mitigation, Business
★ 4.9 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Thought Leadership, Web Presence, Professional Development, Brand Marketing, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Influencing, Social Media, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Financial Planning, Growth Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Social Media Content, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Marketing, Resource Utilization, Content Management
★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours