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: Scheduling, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Team Building, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Business Software, Team Management, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Trustworthiness, Closing (Sales), Professionalism, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Personal Development, Adaptability, Communication, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Personal Attributes, Rapport Building, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Dashboard, Account Management, User Accounts, Scheduling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Docker (Software), Shell Script, Ansible, Unix Shell, Kubernetes, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Servers, Systems Administration, Software Configuration Management, System Configuration, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Materials, Content Marketing, Marketing, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, User Accounts, Account Management, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Data Storytelling, Content Creation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Graphic Design, Product Promotion, Social Media Content, Social Media, Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Driving engagement, Payment Processing and Collection
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Process Optimization, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, System Implementation, Configuration Management, Application Design, Business Requirements, Scalability, Cost Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months