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: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Material Requirements Planning, Contract Compliance, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Governance, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Employee Training, Sociology, Human Resources, Leadership, Communication, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Account Strategy, Cross Selling, Upselling, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Sales Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Market Intelligence, Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Business Solutions, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Negotiation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Database Design, Microsoft Power Platform, Snowflake Schema, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Strategy, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Business Intelligence, Data Architecture, Business Reporting, AI Personalization, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Wrangling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Governance, R Programming, Continuous Deployment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, User Experience, Fundraising, Lean Methodologies, Target Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Creative Thinking, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Sales Strategy, Brand Strategy, Innovation, A/B Testing, Growth Mindedness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Organizational Strategy, OpenAI API, Strategic Leadership, Market Research, Trend Analysis, OpenAI, Business Strategy, Real Time Data, Governance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Team Management, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Behavioral Economics, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Prospecting, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentations, Overcoming Objections, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Customer Engagement, Business Process Automation, Regulatory Compliance, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Composure, Productivity, Planning, Behavioral Management, Positivity, Optimism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks