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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Merchandise Displays, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Planogram, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Selling Techniques, Customer Insights, Analysis, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Business Transformation, Collaborative Software, Cost Management, Cloud Solutions, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Market Research, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Control, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Implementation, Project Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Social Impact, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Project Implementation, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks