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: Microsoft Office, Version Control, Document Management, Content Management, User Accounts, Data Sharing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Needs Assessment, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Cost Management, Scalability, Customer Support, Sustainable Business, Disaster Recovery, Application Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Product Requirements, User Story, Prioritization, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Express, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Typography, Visual Design, Asset Management, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Miro AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Budgeting, Forecasting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Design, Microsoft 365, Education Software and Technology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Usability, Layout Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, No-Code Development, AI Enablement, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Business Transformation, Business Process Automation, Business Process, Data Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Process Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Software, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Empathy, Business Communication, Executive Presence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Workforce Planning, Organizational Change, Innovation, Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Empathy, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months