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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Brand Awareness, Digital Media Strategy, MarTech, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Proactivity, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Logistics, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Process Optimization, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Digital Forensics, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Presentations, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Brand Awareness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Making, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Technology Strategies, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, E-Commerce, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Research, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Team Building, Business Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks