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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Semiconductors, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Financial Modeling, Environmental Issue
★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Tax Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, Business Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Governance, Business, Business Leadership, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Labor Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Risk Management, Export Control, Regulatory Requirements, Occupational Safety And Health, Commercial Laws, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Priorities, Proposal Development, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Generative AI, Technology Roadmaps, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Operational Efficiency, Decision Intelligence, Change Management, Business Process Automation, Risking, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Communication, Journey Mapping, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Campaigns, MarTech, Integrated Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media
★ 4.4 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Development, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment Strategies, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment, Employee Engagement
★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Organizational Strategy, Decision Support Systems, Business Systems, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounts Payable, Cash Handling, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll Administration, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Banking, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Payroll Processing, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, Operations, Business Operations, Operations Management, Business Process, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Operational Efficiency, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Scalability, Automation, AI Security, Generative AI, Team Collaboration, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Growth Strategies, Business Marketing, Digital Advertising, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Customer Retention
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Organizational Development, Leadership, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Social Skills, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness
★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months