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.

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Business Communication, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Prioritization, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Content Creation, Prioritization, Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Case Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Kanban Principles, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Business Process, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Service Level, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Timelines, Project Performance, Resource Management, Variance Analysis, Project Schedules, Capacity Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Communication, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Executive Presence, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Request for Proposal, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Vendor Contracts, Supply Management, Business Ethics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, File Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Portfolio Risk, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Modeling, Investments, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Derivatives, Financial Market, Income Statement, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, International Finance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Performance Metric, Collaborative Software, Team Building, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Internal Communications, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Consultative Approaches, Process Development, Stakeholder Communications, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Communication, User Feedback, Business Communication, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Newsletters, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Paid media, Performance marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, HubSpot CRM, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Marketo, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Value Propositions, Canva (Software), Content Creation, Web Analytics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months