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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Video Production, Language Competency, Spanish Language, Oral Comprehension, Business Communication, Language Learning, Greeting Customers, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Consolidation
★ 4 (8) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Operating Systems, Middleware
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Journey Mapping, Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data-Driven Marketing, Real Time Data, AI Integrations, Analysis, Design
★ 4 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Systems Architecture, Security Management, Security Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture
★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Account Management, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Workflow Management, Innovation, Customer Communications Management, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management
★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Marketing Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Materials, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Media Strategy, File Management, Multimedia
★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Supervision, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Positive Behavior Support, Organizational Leadership, Communication
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Business, Analysis, Organizational Development
★ 5 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Disaster Recovery
★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Communication Strategies, Digital Marketing, Target Audience
★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Conflict Management, Bidding, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Competitive Analysis, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Project Management Software, AI Product Strategy, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Management, AI Workflows, Timelines, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Scheduling, Governance, Team Collaboration, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Forecasting, Digital Transformation, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months