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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Creativity, Presentations, AI Enablement, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Regulatory Requirements, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Support, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering Management, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Scope Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Strategic Communication, Coordinating, Quality Assurance and Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Active Listening, Planning, English Language, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Expectation Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Development, User Experience Design, Model Evaluation, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, User Research, Amazon Web Services, New Product Development, Generative AI, Innovation, Machine Learning, Design Research, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months