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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Construction Management, Sustainable Architecture, Construction Engineering, Construction, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Facility Management, Sustainable Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Stormwater Management, Building Information Modeling, Project Design, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Building Services Engineering, Project Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Version Control, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Change Control, Business Solutions, Cloud Storage, Data Sharing, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Performance Improvement, Performance Measurement, Management Training And Development, People Development, Performance Metric, Process Management, Administration, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tufts University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Sampling (Statistics), Analytical Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Operations, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Performance Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Application Development, Java, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Requirements, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Objections, Advocacy, Empowerment, Communication, Equities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Email Marketing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Email Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Marketing Automation, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Deepseek, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Sales
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Petroleum Industry, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Investments, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Sustainable Business, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Market Dynamics, Environmental Issue, Oil and Gas, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Sustainability Reporting, Credit Risk, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months