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: Azure DevOps, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, User Story, Agile Project Management, Devops Tools, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Project Management Software, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Brand Awareness, Data-Driven Marketing, Brand Strategy, Decision Making, Product Strategy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Business-To-Consumer, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Metrics, Thought Leadership, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Portfolio Management, Storytelling, Verification And Validation, Productivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Validation, Auditing, Reconciliation, Quality Assurance, Quality Assessment, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Capture, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Collection, Verification And Validation, Anomaly Detection, Business Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Generative AI Agents, Value Propositions, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Product Marketing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Marketing Operations
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Data Literacy, Management Reporting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Financial Controls, Business Reporting, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Tool Calling, Multimodal Prompts, Strategic Planning, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Business Writing, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Photo Editing, Business Research, Business Communication, Writing, Context Engineering, AI powered creativity, Research Reports, Context Management, Customer experience improvement, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Assertiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Executive Presence, Concision, Composure, Expectation Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Equities, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Competitive Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Analysis, Market Analysis, Working Capital, Risk Management Framework, Estimation, Multi-Factor Authentication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months