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.

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Ethics, Search Engine Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Market Research, Business Ethics, Product Strategy
★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Cold Calling, General Sales Practices, Sales, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Target Audience, Closing (Sales), Sales Prospecting, Data-Driven Marketing, Empathy
★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Banking, Risk Modeling, Income Statement, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Lending and Underwriting, Portfolio Risk, Financial Modeling, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation
★ 4.8 (92) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Social Media Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Development and Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Branding
★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, digital literacy, Decision Support Systems, Digital Transformation
★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Research Reports, Philanthropy, Report Writing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Management Reporting, Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Review
★ 4.4 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Control
★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Prompt Patterns, Test Tools, Claude Code, Software Testing, Test Case, AI Integrations, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, GitHub Copilot, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Test Data, Automation, AI Security, Debugging
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Sales, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Digital Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Needs Assessment
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Video Editing, Post-Production
★ 3.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks