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: Training Records Management, Writing and Editing, Video Production, Standard Operating Procedure, Technical Documentation, Media Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Brand Management, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Automation, Product Knowledge, Employee Onboarding, Business Operations, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Analysis, Human Capital, Diversity Awareness, Human Resources Management and Planning, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Employee Relations, International Relations, Human Resource Policies, Business Management, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Staff Management, Labor Law, Resource Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Plan Execution, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Change, Performance Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Follow Through, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program Implementation, Performance Measurement, Strategic Prioritization, Matrix Management, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Program Evaluation, Performance Metric, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Performance Reporting, Business Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Analysis, Forecasting, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Business Leadership, Team Building, Business Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Management, Market Share, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Planning, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Brand Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Communication, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Oral Comprehension, Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Communication Planning, Patient Communication, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Language Competency, Course Development, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Engineering
★ 4.2 (1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, Prompt Patterns, Deepseek, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Strategic Planning, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Trend, Financial Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Professional Networking, ChatGPT, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Keyword Research, Branding, Social Media Strategy, Business Communication, Professional Development, Personal Development, Content Strategy, Communication Strategies, Productivity
★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Actuarial Science, Financial Modeling, Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Simulations, Forecasting, Debugging, Financial Market, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Automation, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Business, Planning, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology
★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks