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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animation and Game Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Instagram, Editing, Branding, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Real Estate, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Higher Education, Communication, Planning, Learning Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Calendar Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Risking, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, AI Enablement, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Customer Insights, Brand Strategy, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Disabilities, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, People Management, Culture, Gerontology, Workplace inclusivity, Demography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Gap Analysis, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Account Management, Email Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Pay Per Click Advertising, Sales Development, LinkedIn, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours