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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Assertiveness, Communication, Communication Planning, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Public Speaking, Influencing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Presentations, Team Building, Empowerment, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Sales Presentation, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Content Creation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Organizational Skills, Social Media Content, Merchandise Maintenance, Account Management, User Accounts, Direct Selling, Marketing, Business Marketing, Product Promotion, Business Strategy, Business Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Production Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Return On Investment, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Vendor Management, Change Management, Supplier Management, Information Technology, Forecasting, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Model Deployment, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Integrity, Drive Engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Expense Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, AI Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Content Creation, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Registration, Export Control, Tax, Claims Processing, Compliance Reporting, Tax Laws, Invoicing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Timelines, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Java, Test Case
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks