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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Technical Management, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Mortgage Loans, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Technical Management, Team Building, AI Enablement, Project Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Deep Learning, Recruitment, Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Team Performance Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Employee Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Process Development, Team Motivation, Employee Surveys, Workflow Management, Business, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Peer Review, Active Listening, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Underwriting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months