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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Resource Allocation, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Operational Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Process Development, Systems Integration, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Business Process Automation, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Application Design, Productivity Software, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Sales, Telephone Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Setting Appointments, Sales Pipelines, Rapport Building, Communication, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Development, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Graphing, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Scatter Plots, Pivot Tables And Charts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, Gross Profit, Fiscal Management, Financial Policy, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Banking, Market Dynamics, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks