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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Sales Operations, Integration Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Data Security
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Science, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Smart Goals, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Metric, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Staff Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Sales, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Email Marketing, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Business Writing, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Strategy, Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cost Management, Multi-Cloud, Expense Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Controls, Amazon Web Services, Budgeting, Account Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Policy, World History, Economics, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Customer Retention, Business Analytics, ChatGPT, User Feedback, Analytics, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Business Intelligence, Command-Line Interface, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks