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.

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, AI Integrations, Project Implementation
★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Management, Sales Enablement, HubSpot CRM, Data Visualization, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Presentations, Sales Development, Persona Development, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Service Level Agreement, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Employee Coaching, Target Audience, Lead Generation
★ 4.2 (12) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data
★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Spreadsheet Software, Leadership
★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Project Design, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Research, Quality Assurance
★ 4.6 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Microsoft 365
★ 3 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Generative AI, OpenAI, Analytics, Workflow Management, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Workflows, Analysis, Content Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Content Creation, Automation
★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing
★ 4.7 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Marketing
★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Health And Wellness Coaching, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Emergency Response, Goal Setting
★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics
★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Business Strategy
★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks