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: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Site Reliability Engineering, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Cost Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Looker (Software), Organizational Change
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Customer Insights, Cross-Channel Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Workforce Management, Business Process, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Structure, Data Maintenance, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investment Management, Investments, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Proposal Development, Social Impact, Investment Banking, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Planning, Budgeting, Business Development, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Due Diligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Capital Expenditure, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Depreciation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Annual Reports, Sales, Working Capital, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks