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: Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Internal Communications, Accountability, Team Oriented, Stakeholder Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Document Management, Communication Strategies, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Executive Presence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Return On Investment, Business Process Automation, Business Metrics, Slack (Software), Project Implementation, Workflow Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Automation, AI Enablement, Performance Metric, AI Workflows, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Reporting, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership Development, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Business Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Business Metrics, Process Analysis, Business Process, Pareto Chart, Waste Minimization, Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Presentations, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Market Opportunities, Business Development, Business Modeling, Public Speaking, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Financial Reporting, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Business Planning, Apple iOS, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Android Development, Strategic Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Growth Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Revenue Management, Press Releases, Product Promotion, Competitive Analysis, Google Ads, Advertising
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Contract Negotiation, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months