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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Negotiation, Adaptability, Resilience, Human Resource Strategy, Telecommuting, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Game Theory, Business, Sustainable Business, Production Management, Market Analysis, Financial Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Controls, Variance Analysis, Budget Management, Cost Control, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Project Management Software, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Customer Support, ChatGPT, Product Support, Customer Inquiries, Business Process Automation, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Order Management, User Requirements Documents, Automation, Greeting Customers, AI Enablement, User Flows, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Case Studies, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Return On Investment, Economics, Construction Accounting, Market Dynamics, Investment Management, Market Data, Mortgage Loans, Investments, Market Trend, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Goal-Oriented, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Performance Management, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Program Implementation, Process Management, Information Technology, Business Process, Training and Development, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Risk Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks