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: IT Automation, Systems Administration, Software Configuration Management, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Territory Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Product Demonstration, Executive Presence, Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, Stakeholder Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Trend
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Data Security, Problem Management, Systems Analysis, Site Reliability Engineering, Capacity Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Compliance Auditing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, User Experience Design, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Technical Communication, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Data Presentation, Professional Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Technical Documentation, Coaching, Technical Writing, Portfolio Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales, Decision Support Systems, B2B Sales, AI Enablement, Sales Support, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Customer Insights, Accountability, Customer Engagement, Customer and Client Support, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Data Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Copywriting, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Brand Management, Campaign Management, Editing, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Cost Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks