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: Social Media Management, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Adaptability, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Process Improvement, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Resource Allocation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, User Accounts, Account Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Generative AI, Performance marketing, Target Audience, Google Ads, Persona Development, Predictive Analytics, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Analytics, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Information Technology, Database Management Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Search Engine Optimization, Account Strategy, Keyword Research, Outbound Calls, Sales Prospecting, Upselling, Web Analytics and SEO, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Content Marketing, Target Market, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, International Financial Reporting Standards, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, AI Enablement, Case Studies, Responsible AI, Analysis, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Development Testing, Test Case, .NET Framework, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Mockups
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Strategy, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks