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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Return On Investment, IT Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Performance marketing, Advertising, Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Instagram, Branding, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bidding, Target Audience, Keyword Research, Performance marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Pinterest, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media, Paid media, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, TikTok, Advertising, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Design, Logo Design, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Adobe Express, Storytelling, Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Cinematography, Style Guides, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks