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: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Management, Generative AI Agents, Budget Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Branding, User Accounts, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Budget Management, Hospitality Management, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Hospitality, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Hotel Operations, Operating Budget, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Revenue Management, Demand Planning, Sustainable Business, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Web Analytics, Retail Store Operations, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Histogram, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, 3D Modeling, Robotic Process Automation, Innovation, Computer-Aided Design, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Data Integrity, Data Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Electrical Safety, IT Management, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Analysis, User Feedback, Employee Training, Events and Conferences, Program Evaluation, Event Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours