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: Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, ChatGPT, Product Automation, Model Context Protocol, Automation, Vector Databases, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Agile Methodology, Context Management, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Equities, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Corporate Tax, Cash Flows, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Control, Risk Management, Equities, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Plan Execution, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Investments, Technical Analysis, Finance, Market Data, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Market Trend
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Power BI, Team Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Coaching, Driving engagement, User Feedback, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Performance Measurement, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Dashboard, Human Resource Strategy, Drive Engagement, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Ethics, Analysis, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Performance Improvement, Personally Identifiable Information, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Decision Support Systems, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chegg Skills
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Honesty, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Negotiation, Meeting Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Data-Driven Marketing, Google Analytics, Data Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Looker (Software), Business Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Management Reporting, Campaign Management, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Media Planning, SQL
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Staff Management, Human Resource Policies, Training and Development, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Training Programs, People Development, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Plan Execution, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Change, Performance Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Follow Through, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program Implementation, Performance Measurement, Strategic Prioritization, Matrix Management, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Program Evaluation, Performance Metric, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Data, Equities, Data Modeling, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Estimation, Real Time Data, On-The-Job Training, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Ethics, International Finance, Financial Management, Finance, Corporate Finance, General Finance, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Expense Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours