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: Meeting Facilitation, Team Performance Management, Productivity, Time Management, Calendar Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Development, Business Metrics, Drive Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consolidation, Scheduling, Auditing, Proposal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Complex Problem Solving, Solution Design, Service Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Validation, Continuous Improvement Process, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Billing & Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Billing, Invoicing, Billing Systems, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Investigation, Claims Processing, Accounting, Customer Complaint Resolution, Email Automation, Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Process Automation, Automation, Document Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, File Management, Document Management, Data Management, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Windows, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budgeting, Banking, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Commercial Lending, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Wealth Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Bank Regulations, Working Capital, Consumer Lending
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Team Management, Manufacturing Processes, Communication Strategies, Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Coaching, Personal Development, Optimism, Accountability, Journals, Positivity, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, International Financial Reporting Standards, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Variance Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, AI Enablement, Customer Communications Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prompt Engineering, Data Validation, Quality Control, Business Research
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Brand Management, Branding, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Target Audience, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks