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.

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stress Management, Employee Coaching, Composure, Team Management, Resilience, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Habit Formation, Open Mindset
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Active Directory, Real Time Data, Zero Trust Network Access, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Analysis
★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Collaboration, Information Privacy, Productivity, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Business Technologies
★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Data Management, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Salesforce, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Spatial Data Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Auditing
★ 4.8 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Banking Services, Risk Management, Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Regulations, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Financial Sales, Return On Investment, Brokerage, Risk Analysis
★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, AI literacy, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Public Safety and National Security, Hazard Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Failure Analysis, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Workplace inclusivity, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Personal Development, Diversity Awareness, Team Collaboration, Team Oriented, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Relationship Management, Influencing, Relationship Building, Curiosity, Coordinating
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Communication, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Relationship Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Query Languages, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Scripting, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks