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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Management Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analysis, Financial Planning, Statistical Analysis, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Statistical Methods, Financial Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Growth Mindedness, AI Enablement, Plan Execution, AI literacy, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Customer Advocacy, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Retention, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Marketing Channel, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Trend Analysis, Return On Investment, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Stakeholder Engagement, Paid media, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Trustworthiness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professionalism, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, Human Learning, Decision Making, Performance Management, Human Development, Self-Motivation, Sustainable Development, IT Management, Course Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Studies, People Development, Negotiation, Team Oriented, Organizational Development, Staff Management, Behavior Management, Learning Theory, Motivational Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Software, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Technical Communication, Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Productivity, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Code Review, Process Design, Time Management, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Risk Analysis, Investments, Investment Banking, Portfolio Risk, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Banking, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics, Analysis, Behavior Management, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Code Reusability, Application Lifecycle Management, CI/CD, Agentic systems, Software Technical Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Equities, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, Business Valuation, Property Accounting, Portfolio Risk, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Performance Appraisal, Analysis, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months