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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Modeling, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Design, Diagram Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Management, Peer Review, Verification And Validation, Data Visualization, Process Improvement, Strategic Thinking, Operational Excellence, Compliance Auditing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Performance marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Analysis, Budget Management, Marketing Planning, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Budgeting, Media Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Tax Laws, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Investments
Beginner · 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

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Surveys, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Team Collaboration, User Feedback, Customer Relationship Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Service Design, Entrepreneurship, Data Presentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Video Production, Content Creation, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Strategy, Media Production, Portfolio Management, Social Media, Web Presence, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Branding, Web Content, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Controls, Milestones (Project Management), Project Scoping, Project Design, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Management Training And Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Knowledge Transfer, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, Culture, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Talent Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Test Data, Test Case, Root Cause Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Execution Engine, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Software Testing, Dashboard, Scenario Testing, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours