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.

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Analysis, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Zoho Corporation
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Business Software, Sales Enablement, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Strategy, Automation, Workflow Management, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Entry, Financial Modeling, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Strategy, Management Reporting, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Data Presentation, Team Leadership, Statistical Methods, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Middleware, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns, Persona Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Data Science, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Blogs, Content Creation, Content Development and Management, Business Marketing, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours