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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Decision Making, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Business Research, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales Pipelines, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Administration, System Configuration, Organizational Structure, Payroll Administration, Oracle Databases, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Employee Training, Expense Management, User Accounts, Data Validation, Data Entry, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Miro AI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, No-Code Development, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Customer Analysis, Prompt Patterns, Customer Data Management, Personalized Service, AI Enablement, Customer and Client Support, AI Workflows, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Content Management, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Research, Statistical Analysis, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Sample Size Determination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Management Training And Development, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Front-End Web Development, Context Management, Data Integration, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Goal Setting, Team Oriented, Delegation Skills, Drive Engagement, Culture Transformation, Relationship Management, Resource Management, AI Enablement, Empowerment, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Team Motivation, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks