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: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Continuous Improvement Process, Meeting Facilitation, Team Management, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, User Story, Lean Methodologies, Case Studies, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis, Product Development, Leadership, Administration, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Microsoft Outlook, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Productivity, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Risk Management Framework, Leadership and Management, Verification And Validation, Project Management Life Cycle, AI Workflows, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Financial Data, Spreadsheet Software, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Financial Planning, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, User Story, Communication Planning, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Project Management, Project Planning, Backlogs, Release Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, English Language, Innovation, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Writing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Report Writing, Web Content, Business Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Research, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Presentations, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months