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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Governance, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Project Closure, Accrual Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Project Implementation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Miro AI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, No-Code Development, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Customer Analysis, Prompt Patterns, Customer Data Management, Personalized Service, AI Enablement, Customer and Client Support, AI Workflows, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Pipelines, Cold Calling, Regional Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Inside Sales, Consultative Selling, Sales Prospecting, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Generative AI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Business, Presentations, Media and Communications, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Forecasting, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Web Design and Development, Shipping and Receiving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud Applications, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Personal Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Professional Development, Sales Training, Sales, Account Management, Sales Strategy, Mentorship, Process Optimization, Employee Coaching, Forecasting, Self-Awareness, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Stress Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Account Strategy, Solution Selling, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Development, Consultative Approaches, Account Management, Sales Process, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Negotiation, Business Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, No-Code Development, Customer experience improvement, Email Automation, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Automation, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Support, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer and Client Support, Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Sales Management, Team Motivation, Employee Onboarding, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Sales Process, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Teamwork, Intercultural Competence, Performance Management, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Coaching, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks