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.

PracticalGrowth
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Follow Through, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Planning, Brainstorming, Virtual Teams, Goal Setting, Conflict Management, Process Improvement, Time Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Workplace inclusivity, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Professionalism, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Courage, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Accountability, Advocacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Visionary, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level, Service Level Agreement, Reliability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Monitoring, Operational Performance Management, Return On Investment, DevOps, Customer experience improvement, Incident Management, Software Development, Prioritization, Business Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Team Motivation, Relationship Building, Honesty, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Coaching, Organizational Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Communication, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Executive Presence, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Minitab, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Exploratory Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Return On Investment, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Business, Sample Size Determination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Business Acumen, Business Valuation, Working Capital, Income Tax, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks