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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Management Training And Development, People Development, Generative AI Agents, Goal Setting, Performance Analysis, Employee Coaching, AI Personalization, HR Tech, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Business Priorities, Driving engagement, Coaching, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Content Creation, Editing, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, Test Case, React.js, API Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mockups, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Team Building, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Content Management, Live Streaming, Innovation, Planning, Research, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Generative AI, User Feedback, Customer Data Management, Customer Engagement, Business Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integration, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months