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: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Software, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Social Media Management, Dashboard, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Facebook, Cloud-Based Integration, Continuous Integration
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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Design, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Mockups
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

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

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: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, Test Data, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Test Case
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours