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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Analytics, Retail Store Operations, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Technologies, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer Demand Planning, Merchandise Displays, Global Marketing, Talent Management, Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Marketing Communications, Customer Communications Management, Content Development and Management, Customer Engagement, Promotions and Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Administrative Support, Sales Process, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Process Mapping, Account Management, Microsoft Copilot, File Management, Communication, Brainstorming, Scheduling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Project Management, Technical Communication, Operational Efficiency, Project Planning, Prioritization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Performance Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Empathy, Composure, Compassion, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Timelines, Dependency Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Environment Health And Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law, Workers Compensation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Timelines, Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Campaign Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Marketing Effectiveness, Organizational Skills, Advertising Campaigns, Project Planning, Marketing Analytics, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Prioritization, Process Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks