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: Content Strategy, Content Creation, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Content, Content Marketing, AI Personalization, Data Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Infographics, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Operational Efficiency, Return On Investment, Corporate Tax
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Channel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Product Promotion, Content Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Revenue Management, Market Opportunities, Social Media Strategy, Brand Marketing, Live Streaming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Design, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercial Laws, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Development Environment, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Requirements Management, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Change Control, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Business Planning, Systems Thinking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks