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: Project Design, Program Management, Timelines, Diagram Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Process Development, Risk Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Systems Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, WordPress, Promotional Strategies, Content Marketing, Content Management Systems, Email Marketing, Workflow Management, Content Management, Calendar Management, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Stress Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Surveys, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Governance, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Executive Presence, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours