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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment
★ 4.9 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Selling Techniques, Video Production, Email Automation, Google Ads, Generative AI Agents, Sales Strategy, AI Orchestration, Marketing Channel, Inside Sales, Performance marketing, Marketing, Product Promotion, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategies, AI Workflows, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, New Business Development
★ 4.7 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Skills, Report Writing, Resource Management, Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Diagram Design
★ 4.6 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Accountability
★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Office, Geospatial Mapping, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software
★ 3.8 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Target Market, Personalized Campaigns, Data Collection
★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Google Workspace, Setting Appointments, Event Management, Scheduling, Collaborative Software, Business Software, Business Solutions, System Configuration
★ 4.6 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies
★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Waterfall Methodology, Leadership, Self-Motivation, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Communication, Management Training And Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management
★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Color Theory, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Analytics
★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Data Ethics, Logistics Management, AI Enablement, Demand Planning, AI Integrations, Customer Demand Planning, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Automation
★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks