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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Management Training And Development, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, Concision, Staff Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Management Training And Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Oral Expression, Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Data Visualization, AI literacy, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Visual Design, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Google Workspace, Creative Design, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Ethics, International Finance, Financial Management, Finance, Corporate Finance, General Finance, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Media Production, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Legal Risk, Digital Content, Video Production, Scalability, Mockups, Artificial Intelligence, Style Guides, Social Media Content, Workflow Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Strong Work Ethic, Conflict Management, Analysis, Case Studies, Prioritization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, New Business Development, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Needs Assessment, Market Trend, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Productivity, Calendar Management, Microsoft Copilot, Organizational Skills, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Personal Development, Planning, Interviewing Skills, Google Sheets, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Performance Metric, Issue Tracking, Program Implementation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Program Evaluation, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Change Management, Performance Review, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Allocation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Decision Making, Data Structures, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Music, Marketing Materials, Event Management, Marketing Planning, Branding, Event Marketing, Social Media Management, Brand Management, Promotional Strategies, Fiscal Management, Marketing Budgets, Business Marketing, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Music History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months