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: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Loans, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Investments, Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Loan Origination, Value-Based Care, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Drive Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Project Management, Discussion Facilitation, Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Prioritization, Product Requirements, Strategic Prioritization, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Accountability, Curiosity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Storytelling, Executive Presence, Advocacy, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Influencing, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Growth Strategies, Performance Metric
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering Tools, Visual Storytelling, Market Opportunities, Social Media Content, Video Production, Generative AI, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Campaigns, Market Analysis, AI Personalization, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Campaign Planning, Digital Content, Content Development and Management, Copywriting, Artificial Intelligence, Content Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Campaign Planning, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Leadership, Value Propositions, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Promotional Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Communication, Business Communication, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Active Listening, Electronic Media, Interpersonal Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Trustworthiness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professionalism, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, Human Learning, Decision Making, Performance Management, Human Development, Self-Motivation, Sustainable Development, IT Management, Course Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Equities, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, Business Valuation, Property Accounting, Portfolio Risk, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Analysis, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Proposal Writing, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Workflows, Proposal Development, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Email Automation, Writing, Administrative Support, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Customer Acquisition Management, Writing and Editing, Business Communication, Calendar Management, LLM Application, Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Organizational Skills, Planning, Action Oriented, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Productivity, AI Personalization, Time Management, Presentations, Personal Development, Writing and Editing, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Making, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Research, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Driving engagement, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Storyboarding, Experience Design, Music, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Musical Composition, Game Theory, System Testing, Systems Design, Revenue Management, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Management, Managed Services, Organizational Strategy, Security Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Information Systems Security, Governance, Digital Transformation, Resource Utilization, Security Strategy, Risk Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Structure, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks