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: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, AI Integrations, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Generative AI
★ 4.2 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing, Graphical Tools
★ 4.8 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Business Transformation, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Process Analysis, Process Development, Social Impact, Waste Minimization, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Strategic Partnership, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Resource Utilization
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Agile Methodology, Hazard Analysis, Project Controls, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Appetite, Project Performance, Dependency Analysis, Performance Metric, Agile Project Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Business Metrics
★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Report Writing, Stakeholder Management, Communication
★ 4.5 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Visualization, Case Studies, Creativity, Leadership and Management, Marketing
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Resource Utilization
★ 4.1 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business
★ 4.8 (78) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Remote Access Systems
★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Product Assortment, Customer Communications Management, Content Management Systems, Retail Management, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Merchant Services, E-Commerce, General Shipping and Receiving, Web Content, Product Management, Shipping and Receiving, Sales Tax, Marketing, System Configuration, Business
★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Hospitality and Food Services, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Environmental Resource Management, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication
★ 4.7 (27) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours