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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Branding, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Employee Surveys, Developing Training Materials, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, Microsoft 365, Education Software and Technology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Responsible AI, Persona Development, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Product Demonstration, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Project Design, Value Propositions, Team Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Design, Design Thinking, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Public Policies, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Virtual Networking, SAP Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, Continuous Improvement Process, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, AI Security, Public Policies, Public Cloud, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Single Sign-On (SSO), Computer Networking, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Business Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months