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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Endpoint Security, User Accounts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Automation, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Personalization, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Transformation, Cloud API, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Restful API, API Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Branding, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Taking Meeting Minutes, Calendar Management, Business Solutions, Live Streaming, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Operational Analysis, Box Plots, Performance Analysis, Team Performance Management, Collaborative Software, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Analysis, Report Writing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Data Presentation, Test Tools, Virtual Teams, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Predictive Analytics, Cash Management, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Fraud detection, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Content Marketing, Marketing, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Case, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Negotiation, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Sales Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Customer Success Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks