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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Customer Insights, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Presentations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Strategic Marketing, Data Capture, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Professional Development, Productivity, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Learning Strategies, Stress Management, Cleanliness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Web Content, Account Management, Dashboard, Customer Data Management, Automation, Content Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Paid media, Advertising, Content Creation, Target Audience, Drive Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Email Automation, Vibe coding, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Sales Process, Marketing Automation, HubSpot CRM, Sales Enablement, Sales Pipelines, Software As A Service, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Business Development, Prompt Engineering, New Business Development, Application Deployment, Campaign Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Sales Strategy, Content Strategy, Generative AI, E-Commerce
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Dashboard, Marketing Automation, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Marketing Analytics, Data Maintenance, Data Quality, Automation, Reconciliation, Data Governance, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Team Building, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Prioritization, Business Writing, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months