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: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Business Logic, Interactive Data Visualization, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Performance Tuning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Synthesis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Quality, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Storytelling, Human Resources, Professionalism, Interviewing Skills, Web Presence, Professional Networking, Branding, Microsoft 365, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Service Level Agreement, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Service Management, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Process Optimization, Data Entry, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Validation, Business Metrics, Customer Relationship Management, Data Quality, Workflow Management, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Staff Management, Behavioral Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Communication
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Report Writing, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, AI powered creativity, AI Workflows, GitHub Copilot, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Data Management, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Target Market, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Target Audience, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Intelligence, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Marketing Design, New Business Development, Course Development, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Procurement, Sales, Conflict Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Communication, Sales Prospecting, Cross Selling, Solution Selling, Contract Management, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Trustworthiness, Relationship Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Influencing, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Drive Engagement, Crisis Management, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Professional Development, People Development, Drive Engagement, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Organizational Skills, Growth Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Responsible AI, Process Management, Global Marketing, Web Analytics, Culture Transformation, Financial Statement Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Capital Budgeting, Design Thinking, Descriptive Statistics, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Excel
Degree · 1 - 4 Years