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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Root Cause Analysis, Data Entry, Recognizing Others, Human Resources, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Planning, Strategic Leadership, HR Tech, Microsoft Copilot, Data-Driven Decision-Making, LinkedIn, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Automation, Professional Development
★ 4.3 (6) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Food and Beverage, Sustainable Systems, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Public Policies, Economic Development, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Biotechnology
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Communications Management, Journey Mapping, Personalized Campaigns, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Customer Retention, Business Analytics, User Feedback, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Automation
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Exercise Science, Diversity Awareness, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Relationship Building
★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Probability & Statistics, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization
★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Automation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Marketing Automation, LLM Application, AI Integrations, AI Security, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets
★ 3.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Strategy, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Shared Media, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Lead Generation, Campaign Planning, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising
★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Systems, Cost Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Medicaid
★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Solutions, Data Governance
★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Financial Regulation, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Leadership Studies, Cooperation, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Prioritization, Analytical Skills, Business Strategies
★ 4.9 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks