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

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

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Automation, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Personalization, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Transformation, Cloud API, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Restful API, API Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Branding, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Blockchain, Risk Management, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Auditing, Technical Documentation, Case Studies, Project Documentation, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Business Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Accountability, Mitigation, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Media Planning, Variance Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Web Analytics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Marketing Budgets, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Quality, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Negotiation, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Sales Enablement, Marketing Analytics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Customer Success Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Internal Communications, Live Streaming, Calendar Management, Business Software, Discussion Facilitation, Data Sharing, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Research, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, AI Product Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks