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.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Greeting Customers, Oral Expression, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Composure, Public Speaking, Business Research, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Presentations, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Staff Management, People Management, Employee Engagement, Business Management, Organizational Skills, Professional Development, Coaching, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Loans, Investment Management, General Finance, General Lending, Financial Services, Expense Management, Empowerment, Consumer Behaviour, Case Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Marketing Design, Brand Strategy, Media and Communications, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Diversity and Inclusion, Staff Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Resource Allocation, Business Ethics, Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Culture, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Development, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Exploratory Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Action Oriented
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Business Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Prospecting and Qualification, Workflow Management, Sales Development, Marketing Automation, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Sales Prospecting, Process Design, Sales Enablement, Sales, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, digital literacy, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Innovation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management, General Sales Practices, B2B Sales, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Information Management, Databases, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Business-To-Consumer
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks