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: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Process Development, Agile Project Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Collaborative Software, Service Design
★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Business Continuity, Data Security, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Data Validation, Data Management, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Project Risk Management, Auditing
★ 4.2 (26) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Release Management, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, System Testing, Application Deployment, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Data Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Process Flow Diagrams
★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Staff Management, Social Impact, Occupational Safety And Health, Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Business Research, People Development, Business Priorities, Labor Relations, Research Methodologies, Employee Retention, Internal Communications, Research Design, Training Programs, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Process Capability, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Priorities, Stakeholder Management, Root Cause Analysis
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Customer Success Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Milestones (Project Management), Relationship Building, Growth Strategies, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Performance Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Content Scheduling, Content Development and Management, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, WordPress, Promotional Strategies, Content Marketing, Content Management Systems, Web Presence, Email Marketing, Workflow Management, Content Management, Drive Engagement
★ 3.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Web Development, Expense Reports, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Data Modeling, Business Logic, Development Environment, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Project Documentation, Git (Version Control System)
★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Gross Profit, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Balance Sheet, Investment Management, General Accounting, Business Metrics, Finance, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Portfolio Risk, Excel Formulas, Revenue Forecasting
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Processing, Cost Reduction, Billing & Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation
★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Strategy, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Shared Media, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours