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: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Performance Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Business Communication, Communication, Action Oriented, Organizational Development, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Engineering Software, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Warehouse Management, Internet Of Things, Automation, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Target Market, Marketing Collateral, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Training, Inside Sales, Closing (Sales), Regional Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing Automation, Discussion Facilitation, Customer Analysis, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Analysis, Customer Insights, Negotiation, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, Business Marketing, Program Development, Business Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Business Ethics, Prompt Patterns, B2B Sales, Data Ethics, Multimodal Prompts, Price Negotiation, Vibe coding, Negotiation, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Content Creation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months