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.

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Human Capital, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, People Analytics, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Human Relations Movement, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Business Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Social Impact, Business, Economic Development, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Services, Purchasing, Hospitality and Food Services, Food Safety and Sanitation, Supply Management, Cost Management, Hospitality, Cost Control, Procurement, Operating Cost, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Strategic Sourcing, Production Process, Service Design, Business Analysis, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Decision Intelligence, Business Leadership, AI Security, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Change Management, Governance, Project Portfolio Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Accountability, Professionalism, Business Priorities, Security Architecture Review, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies, Business Planning, Cloud Solutions, Technology Roadmaps, Cloud Services, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Database Management, Process Development, Databases, Business Priorities, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Utilization, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Communications, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Presentations, Communication Planning, Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Positivity, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Business Valuation, Credit Risk, Balance Sheet, Business Workflow Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Banking, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Analysis, Planning, Environment, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Storytelling, Data Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Governance, Database Management, Technology Roadmaps, Cloud Solutions, Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, Plan Execution, Business Priorities, Milestones (Project Management), Dependency Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Mitigation, Cost Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Smart Goals, Personalized Campaigns, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Quality Assurance, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Marketing Planning, Branding, Target Audience, Generative AI, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Portfolio Management, Project Design, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Project Finance, Project Documentation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Delegation Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Training and Development, People Development, Dashboard, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Coaching, Power BI, Team Performance Management, Organizational Development, Prompt Engineering, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Development, Human Resources
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months