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.

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Disciplinary Procedures, Supervision, Employee Relations, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Stress Management, Team Management, Change Management, Mediation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Relations, Drive Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Human Relations Movement, Cultural Diversity, Employee Surveys, Labor Relations, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Operational Risk, Data Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Quality, Risk Modeling, Data Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Management Framework, Financial Systems, Governance, Risk Management, Financial Trading, Banking, Quality Management, Finance, Planning, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Event Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Event Management, Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Public Affairs, General Sales Practices, Content Creation, Selling Techniques, Online Advertising, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, AI Security, Business Priorities, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Modeling, Governance, Data Governance, Executive Presence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Risk Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgeting, Budget Management, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Operating Budget, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Return On Investment, Working Capital
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Social Impact, Business, Economic Development, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, People Management, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Communication, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data Presentation, Power BI, Upselling, Marketing Automation, Dashboard Creation, Personalized Campaigns, Sales Pipelines, Microsoft Copilot, Management Reporting, Business Process Automation, Performance Reporting, Return On Investment, Customer Analysis, Prospecting and Qualification, Report Writing, Customer Insights, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Brand Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Customer Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Insights, Drive Engagement, Performance Improvement, Service Management, Value Propositions, Service Improvement, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Portfolio Management, Web Presence, Branding, Web Content, Professional Networking, Digital Brand Strategy, Web Design and Development, Content Management Systems, Personal Development, Layout Design, Usability Testing, Goal Setting, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Data, Revenue Management, Microsoft Excel, Operational Analysis, Corporate Finance, Finance, Investments, Risk Modeling, Analysis, Consolidation, Banking, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks