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.

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Developing Training Materials, Project Documentation, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Knowledge Transfer, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Brainstorming, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Technical Communication, Prioritization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Editing, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Document Management, File Management, Accounting Records, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Document Control, External Auditing, Organizational Skills, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Kanban Principles, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Sales, AI Personalization, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, AI Enablement, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prompt Engineering, Data Validation, Quality Control
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Promotional Materials, Event Management, Design Strategies, Logo Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Performance Review, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Communication, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Performance Reporting, Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Job Analysis, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Job Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Brand Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Performance Analysis, Instagram
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Culture, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Business
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Behavior Management, Biology, Mental Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks