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.

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Presentations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, UI Components, Business Process Automation, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation, Application Development, Database Application, Microsoft 365, Data Integration
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Paid media, Return On Investment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Logistics Management, Product Marketing, Product Demonstration, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Price Negotiation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Data Transformation, Data Sharing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, AI Enablement, Open Mindset, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Underwriting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Tool Calling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Ideation, Automation, Digital Transformation, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks