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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Resource Management, Strategic Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Collaboration, Negotiation, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Active Listening, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, MySQL Workbench, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Honesty, Relationship Building, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Development, Storytelling, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Rapport Building, Employee Onboarding, Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Performance Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Safety Culture, Productivity, Coaching, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Goal Setting, Planning, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Skills you'll gain: Insurance Sales, Productivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Smart Goals, Prioritization, Communication Strategies, Selling Techniques, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening, Sales, Rapport Building, Insurance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Blogs, Content Creation, Content Development and Management, Business Marketing, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Productivity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Time Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI Agents, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Timelines, Strategic Prioritization, Business Priorities, Agile Methodology, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Team Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks