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.

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Sales Presentation, Client Services, Data Storage, Video Editing, Social Media, Style Guides, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Social Media Marketing, File Management, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage, Expectation Management, Data Management, Instagram, Relationship Management, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Self-Motivation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Professionalism, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Branding, Personal Attributes, Goal Setting, Mentorship, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Goal Setting, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Content Creation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Financial Market, Investments, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaboration, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning, Telecommuting, English Language, Stress Management, Business Communication, Communication, Virtual Teams, Productivity, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Workforce Management, Adaptability, Productivity Software, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Verification And Validation, Product Management, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Risk Analysis, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Performance Reporting, Process Mapping, Dashboard, Service Level Agreement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months