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.

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, AI Personalization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Blogs, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Customer experience improvement, Web Content, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Generative AI, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Budget Management, Cost Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Integrated Marketing Communications, Personalized Service, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Collaboration, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Performance Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Management, Data Security, Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Bidding, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Discussion Facilitation, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, AI Workflows, Governance, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Brand Awareness, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Consumer Behaviour, Email Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Quantitative Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Surveys, Customer Analysis, Qualitative Research, Forecasting, Price Negotiation, Analysis, Product Testing, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Cooperation, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months