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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sprint Planning, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Model Optimization, Investment Management, Business Priorities, Goal Setting, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Management, Scope Management, Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Risk Analysis, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Leadership, Scheduling, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Communication Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Technical Communication, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Performance Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Oral Expression, Communication, Statistical Methods, Equities, Data Analysis, Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Customer Communications Management, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Quality Monitoring, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Support Systems, Supervised Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Nutritional Assessment, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Health Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, USB, Payment Systems, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Service Management, Digital Transformation, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Management Training And Development, People Development, Business Transformation, Information Technology, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Professional Networking, Value Propositions, Business Operations, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Performance Measurement, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Trend Analysis, Cloud-Based Integration, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Innovation, Program Implementation, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Project Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation, Unified Modeling Language, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Performance Analysis, Model Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Influencing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours