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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Personal Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Communication, User Research, Mentorship, Negotiation, Persona Development, Process Optimization, B2B Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Self-Awareness, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Market Data, Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, API Gateway, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Retail Management, Order Management, E-Commerce, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Content Creation, Dashboard, Email Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Event Planning, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Customer Complaint Resolution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Stakeholder Engagement, Enterprise Sales, Performance Metric, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Sales, Specialized Sales, Executive Presence, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Solution Sales Engineering, Sales Strategy, Technical Sales, Performance Analysis, Proposal Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Business Development, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations, Business Metrics, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, File Management, System Configuration, Patch Management, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Copilot, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cloud Storage, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Marketing Planning, Earned Media, Marketing Design, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Target Audience, Adobe Express, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Community Outreach, Content Creation, Event Planning, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Copywriting, Visual Design, Marketing Channel, Graphic Design, Branding, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Opportunities, Content Strategy, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks