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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Governance, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Brand Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Skills, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Market Analysis, Proposal Development, Entrepreneurship, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Land Management, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Investment Management, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Market Trend, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, API Testing, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Development Environment, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Terraform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Threat Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Procurement, Purchasing, Robotic Process Automation, Supply Chain Systems, Business Systems, Business Process Automation, Technology Solutions, Operational Efficiency, AI Enablement, Digital Transformation, Automation, Business Process Improvement, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing, Business Marketing, ChatGPT, Customer Communications Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Database Management, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Facebook, Brand Management, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Return On Investment, Growth Strategies, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks