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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Web Content, Generative AI, Keyword Research, Generative AI Agents, Search Engine Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Project Scoping, Process Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Generative AI, Game Theory, Design, Design and Product
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Acrobat, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Storytelling, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Content Strategy, digital literacy, Content Management, Visual Design, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Content Creation, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Software, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Administration, Organizational Structure, Payroll Administration, Oracle Databases, Workforce Management, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Employee Training, User Accounts, Data Entry, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Improvement, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Corporate Tax, Team Leadership, Social Determinants Of Health, Marketing Analytics, Financial Auditing, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Generative AI
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Productivity Software, Data Visualization, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Matching, Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Project Coordination, Decision Making, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Timelines, Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Campaign Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Marketing Effectiveness, Organizational Skills, Advertising Campaigns, Project Planning, Marketing Analytics, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, Prioritization, Process Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Technical Management, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Performance Management, Time Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Human Resources Management and Planning, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months