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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Business Priorities, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Management Reporting, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Budgeting, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Power BI, Data Synthesis, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Automation, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Account Strategy, Consultative Approaches, Account Management, Solution Selling, Sales, Specialized Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Management, Price Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risking, AI literacy, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Data Security, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Driving engagement, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Copywriting, Target Audience, Meta Ads Manager, Campaign Planning, Persona Development, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Advertising, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Advertising, Performance marketing, Content Creation, Video Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Management Reporting, Analysis, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Make.com, AI Workflows, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, AI Security, Decision Intelligence, AI Orchestration, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Generative AI Agents, Process Design, AI Integrations, Productivity Software, Calendar Management, Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Development Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Accounting, Business Strategies, Strategic Communication, General Accounting, Business Communication, Business Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Marketing, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Purchasing, Operating Cost, Bidding, Business Writing, Cost Estimation, Business Correspondence, Risk Management, Cost Management, Report Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Business Communication, Supplier Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Supply Chain Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks