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.

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Business Process Automation, Automation, ChatGPT, Computer Science, Analysis, Innovation, Decision Making, Natural Language Processing, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Health Assessment, Statistical Reporting, Health Disparities, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Maternal Health, Model Evaluation, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Product Development, Project Portfolio Management, Product Improvement, Portfolio Management
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Product Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Business Intelligence Software, Application Development, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Dashboard Creation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Change, Advocacy, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Responsible AI, AI Security, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Adaptability, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Solution Delivery, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Team Management, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Meta Ads Manager, Blogs, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Podcasting, Video Production, Growth Strategies, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Shared Media, Paid media, Marketing Channel, Google Ads, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Presence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operational Excellence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours