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: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Innovation, Product Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Site Reliability Engineering, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Cost Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Looker (Software), Organizational Change
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Data Processing, Management Reporting, Business Analytics, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Talent Management, Drive Engagement, Team Building, People Development, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Sales, Telephone Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Setting Appointments, Sales Pipelines, Rapport Building, Communication, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Performance Management, Project Management, Process Optimization, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wholesaling, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Sales Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Operations Management, Business Modeling, Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Generative AI, User Feedback, Customer Data Management, Customer Engagement, Business Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Image Quality, Creativity, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Productivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks