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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Time Management, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Advocacy, AI Integrations, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Creativity, Generative AI, Communication
★ 4.6 (84) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Software, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling
★ 4.6 (225) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business
★ 4.6 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Writing, Self-Awareness
★ 4.5 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Business Analysis
★ 4.6 (108) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Phone Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Empathy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Active Listening, Persona Development
★ 4.8 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Procurement, Business Strategies, Communication Planning, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication
★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization
★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Culture Transformation, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Policies, Experimentation
★ 4.7 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Growth Strategies, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics
★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration
★ 4.5 (108) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Allocation, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle
★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months